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YM53 YLR

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,082 mi
Last recorded98,082 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 98,082 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2016 98,082 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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 91,374 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 91,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 86,652 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,946 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 75,373 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 75,373 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 69,538 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 69,538 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 56,216 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2009 56,216 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,742 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 46,742 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 30,238 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,195 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 YLR is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR registered?

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

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