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YB53 ORV

2004 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,393 mi
Last recorded79,393 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 ORV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 79,393 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2015 79,393 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2013 71,128 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 70,982 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 58,706 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 58,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 50,323 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 44,435 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 37,825 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 30,708 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 23,209 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 15,885 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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YB53 ORV is a 2004 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB53 ORV, 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 YB53 ORV registered?

YB53 ORV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is YB53 ORV safe to buy?

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