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YM53 YHO

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,198 mi
Last recorded104,198 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 104,198 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 104,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 86n/s 51o/s 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 104,112 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 93,861 miles

corrosion underside

nearside front c.v. gaiter splitting (border line pass)

offside rear tyre close to legal limit (border line pass)

play in nearside front track rod end (border line pass)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2016 84,251 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Fail 18 Mar 2016 84,221 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release flexible stalk (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,524 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 51,445 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Mar 2014 51,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,660 miles

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

battery loose

engine manegement light on

Fail 22 Mar 2013 38,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

battery loose

engine manegement light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,475 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,135 miles

Brake fluid very dark

MIL: on

Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,705 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,196 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,338 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 14,297 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 YHO is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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