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YM53 YMP

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,783 mi
Last recorded127,783 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 YMP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 127,783 miles

coolent low,inlet ,manifold gasket ?

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2011 127,783 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolent low,inlet ,manifold gasket ?

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 107,679 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 107,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 88,528 miles

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

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 28 Jan 2009 88,528 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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 28 Jan 2008 70,802 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers have slight wear

nearside front bumper has damage

nearside rear tyre is stepped on inner edge of tread and tyre is wearing low at 2mm

offside rear tyre is slightly stepped on tread

Pass 28 Jan 2008 70,802 miles

front wipers have slight wear

nearside front bumper has damage

nearside rear tyre is stepped on inner edge of tread and tyre is wearing low at 2mm

offside rear tyre is slightly stepped on tread

Pass 31 Jan 2007 51,102 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 YMP is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YMP, 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 YMP registered?

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

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