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YM53 YHJ

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,689 mi
Last recorded84,689 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 YHJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,689 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,393 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 77,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 69,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 58,388 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 58,388 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,843 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 48,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 40,621 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 32,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre has a cut in side wall not deep enough to reach the cords

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,811 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 25,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,501 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 18,501 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres slighly cracking between tread

handbrake lever has excessive travel

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 YHJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YHJ, 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 YHJ registered?

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

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