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YU53 HTO

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,673 mi
Last recorded88,673 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 HTO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 87,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 86,076 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 86,071 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 77,025 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 69,203 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,393 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,203 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 54,197 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 47,309 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 40,320 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE AT O/S

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 32,465 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

small cracks in power stearing belt

Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,925 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 24,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 16,621 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 16,621 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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YU53 HTO 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YU53 HTO, 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 YU53 HTO registered?

YU53 HTO is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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