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YU53 RHE

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,206 mi
Last recorded95,206 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 95,206 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,147 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,163 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,906 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,523 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly due to age

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 44,523 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly due to age

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 53,949 miles

rear tyres starting crack

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,681 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls. o/s/f tyre 3mm. n/s/f tyre 2mm.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 40,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls. o/s/f tyre 3mm. n/s/f tyre 2mm.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,260 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 23,377 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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YU53 RHE is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RHE, 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 RHE registered?

YU53 RHE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 15 February 2004.

Is YU53 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU53 RHE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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