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YM53 YLV

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,615 mi
Last recorded69,615 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,615 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2014 69,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2014 69,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 64,031 miles

cv gaiters deteriorating

n/s steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,715 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewalls deteriorating

n/s/r tyre tread close to wear limit

slight side play in handbrake lever

Pass 22 Jan 2011 53,332 miles

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

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

engine and gearbox slight oil leaks

Fail 22 Jan 2011 53,332 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine and gearbox slight oil leaks

Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,266 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,699 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 27,592 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,546 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 21,546 miles

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)

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 YLV is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLV, 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 YLV registered?

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

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