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BD53 YRG

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,871 mi
Last recorded53,871 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YRG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,871 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 53,871 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2014 50,012 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 44,609 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 44,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 44,609 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,158 miles

handbrake long travel

Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,423 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

small cut to outer tyre o/s/f

Pass 1 Feb 2010 26,332 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

hand brake has long travel

hand brake lever has slight side to side movement

Pass 12 Jan 2009 17,725 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 17,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 14,161 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 10,910 miles

parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 25 Jan 2007 10,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

parking brake requires adjustment

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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BD53 YRG is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD53 YRG, 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 BD53 YRG registered?

BD53 YRG is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is BD53 YRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 YRG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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