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YW53 BFZ

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,897 mi
Last recorded83,897 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW53 BFZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 83,897 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 83,897 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 79,277 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 75,621 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,023 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,934 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 69,911 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 60,683 miles

front brakes starting to bind

rear box starting to blow

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,213 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,095 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 37,538 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 37,538 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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YW53 BFZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue 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 YW53 BFZ, 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 YW53 BFZ registered?

YW53 BFZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is YW53 BFZ safe to buy?

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