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YB04 UXT

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,766 mi
Last recorded89,766 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 UXT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 89,766 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 84,597 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2018 84,597 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 82,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 82,696 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 82,696 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 81,513 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 75,880 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 69,931 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,102 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 65,102 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,890 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 62,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,741 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,425 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 49,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 38,038 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 34,608 miles

brake flexi hoses corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in ns track rod end

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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YB04 UXT is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YB04 UXT, 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 YB04 UXT registered?

YB04 UXT is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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The MOT history for YB04 UXT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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