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YM53 YLL

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,576 mi
Last recorded93,576 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 93,576 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 93,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,196 miles

front tyres running very close to suspension strut ;may rub at high speed

nsf anti-roll bar catching catching lower suspension arm

Fail 22 Aug 2008 63,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front tyres running very close to suspension strut ;may rub at high speed

nsf anti-roll bar catching catching lower suspension arm

Pass 5 Sep 2007 45,465 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 44,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front road springs may not relocate correctly after shocker fully extendd

live wire through nsf door my cut through and short out

Fail 7 Sep 2006 22,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,155 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 YLL is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YLL, 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 YLL registered?

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

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