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YS53 BGX

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,097 mi
Last recorded52,097 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 BGX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 52,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 52,032 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 49,336 miles

front flexi-middle and rear section corroded.

Pass 25 May 2012 47,739 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,569 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,621 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 33,480 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,770 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 20,778 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 20,778 miles

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

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 BGX is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS53 BGX, 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 YS53 BGX registered?

YS53 BGX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is YS53 BGX safe to buy?

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