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YY53 UGH

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

101,914 mi
Last recorded101,914 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UGH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,914 miles

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perrished

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

some brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 101,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perrished

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

some brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 101,297 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion several places underside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output Lense cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 101,274 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion several places underside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output Lense cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 99,056 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 99,009 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Number plates do not comply

offside main beam bulb not fitted correctly

Pass 27 Nov 2014 85,989 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 85,989 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 82,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 82,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,105 miles

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Jul 2013 71,105 miles

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

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2012 67,556 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 67,556 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,449 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 61,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2010 55,793 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 55,793 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 48,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,270 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 41,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,465 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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YY53 UGH is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YY53 UGH, 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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YY53 UGH is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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