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YM53 YHL

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,712 mi
Last recorded103,712 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 YHL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 103,712 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 50,025 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 50,025 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

battery insecure

osr tyre perishing

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,728 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,348 miles

Battery insecure

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

n/s/r tyre cuts in side wall

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Jun 2009 28,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads low

wipers smearing

Fail 23 Jun 2008 21,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 21,603 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 16,615 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 YHL is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YHL, 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 YHL registered?

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

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