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YM53 YLX

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

79,230 mi
Last recorded79,230 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2016 79,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately welded (2.4.A.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 68,463 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f wheel set back slightly

Fail 3 Dec 2014 68,459 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake travel long

n/s/r side light dim

o/s/f wheel set back

Pass 11 Oct 2012 65,388 miles

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator in poor condition at base

Wrong bulb fitted into offside rear sidelight

Fail 6 Oct 2012 65,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator in poor condition at base

Wrong bulb fitted into offside rear sidelight

Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,212 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 46,563 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 46,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2009 39,765 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 16,143 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 16,143 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 11,301 miles

o/s/front door badly damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2007 11,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s/front door badly damaged

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 YLX is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

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

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