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YM53 YHX

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,081 mi
Last recorded95,081 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 95,081 miles

n/s front tyre close to limit

o/s front tyre cracking on side wall

rear box corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2013 92,423 miles

front pads low

rear box rattles

Fail 27 Sep 2013 92,423 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front pads low

rear box rattles

Fail 11 May 2012 84,829 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 11 May 2012 84,829 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 17 May 2011 78,900 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 78,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 68,526 miles

front tyres tread cracking

rear nearside tyre cracking and worn to 2mm

Fail 12 May 2010 68,526 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres tread cracking

rear nearside tyre cracking and worn to 2mm

Pass 23 Jan 2009 60,349 miles

o/s wiper in poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2009 60,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s wiper in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2008 50,471 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 50,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,581 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 YHX is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YHX, 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 YHX registered?

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

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