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YM53 YHG

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,204 mi
Last recorded36,204 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 YHG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 36,204 miles

x2 front tyres inner edges scrubbed.

Pass 25 May 2010 26,213 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 21 May 2010 26,213 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 May 2009 20,523 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,423 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside wiper blade split but still efficient

Pass 20 Feb 2007 13,713 miles

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 YHG is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YHG, 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 YHG registered?

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

Is YM53 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM53 YHG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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