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YM53 YJY

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,169 mi
Last recorded93,169 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 YJY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 93,169 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 85,682 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2008 69,013 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 59,804 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 47,227 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 47,227 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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 YJY is a 2004 MG Zr in Red 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 YJY, 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 YJY registered?

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

Is YM53 YJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM53 YJY 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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