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YM53 YLU

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,361 mi
Last recorded93,361 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 YLU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 93,361 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 91,245 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure Main red wire under bonnet not supported (1.9.2a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear reflector missing Both (1.5.1a)

Catalytic converter missing

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2015 90,979 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 90,979 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 87,269 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 81,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 81,183 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,877 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 76,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 72,343 miles

Oil leak

o\s\r tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 11 Jul 2011 72,343 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

o\s\r tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 22 Jul 2010 68,345 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2010 68,345 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 63,355 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 51,074 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 38,787 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 29,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YLU is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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