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YM53 YHF

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,099 mi
Last recorded50,099 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 YHF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,099 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2014 46,551 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 46,532 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front wheels contaminated with grease

n/s/r tyre deterierated but not yet showing ply cords

Pass 18 May 2013 35,636 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 31,623 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 27,506 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 22,460 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 17,895 miles

slight cracking on ns rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2009 17,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight cracking on ns rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2009 17,258 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,721 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 15,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust middle and resr section corroded and weak

Pass 28 Feb 2007 14,064 miles

all tyre have small cracks

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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YM53 YHF is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 54,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YM53 YHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YM53 YHF registered?

YM53 YHF is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is YM53 YHF safe to buy?

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