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YU53 VBZ

2004 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,962 mi
Last recorded109,962 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 VBZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 109,962 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 109,959 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 97,358 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 97,208 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 88,735 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 88,594 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 85,149 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 77,818 miles

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

exhaust shield insecure

gear knob insecure.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 77,818 miles

gear knob insecure.

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2009 73,972 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 67,968 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 50,708 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 50,675 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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 VBZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YU53 VBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU53 VBZ registered?

YU53 VBZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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