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YY53 WLF

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,694 mi
Last recorded85,694 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 85,694 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 85,694 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 79,354 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 79,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,108 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 70,108 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 60,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,176 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,964 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 29,654 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 19,536 miles

SUNSTRIP ON FRONT SCREEN SLIGHTLY ENCROACHING SWEPT AREA. SPEED RATING ON FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT TO SPEED RATING ON REAR TYRES. NUMBER PLATES NOT ON A PLAIN BACKGROUND.

Fail 5 Feb 2007 19,432 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT SCREEN HAS COLOURED SUN STRIP FITTED SLIGHTLY ENCROACHING SWEPT AREA. †FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES ARE NOT A PLAIN BACKGROUND. †FRONT TYRES ARE A DIFFERENT SPEED RATING THAN REAR TYRES. †

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 WLF is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WLF, 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 YY53 WLF registered?

YY53 WLF is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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