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YS53 BBK

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,518 mi
Last recorded123,518 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 BBK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 123,518 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2016 118,202 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 118,202 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 113,087 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 113,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 105,557 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 105,557 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 99,842 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 96,377 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 88,328 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 88,328 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 81,655 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 81,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,386 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 71,384 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres slight cracking

nearside rear tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 14 Apr 2007 33,730 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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YS53 BBK is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YS53 BBK, 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 YS53 BBK registered?

YS53 BBK is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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