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YM53 YLH

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,109 mi
Last recorded72,109 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 YLH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2015 72,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 60,961 miles

battery light on dash

front wipers

Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,514 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 50,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 47,871 miles

Both Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Handbrake passed test but will require early attention

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R,N/S/F AND O/S/F Tyres all showing signs of age cracks

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,262 miles

Parking brake lever travel could be better.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 46,260 miles

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

Parking brake lever travel could be better.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,198 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 39,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 33,546 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 26,316 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,914 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 19,914 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)

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 YLH is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver 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 YLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM53 YLH registered?

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

Is YM53 YLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM53 YLH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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