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YB04 UXY

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,088 mi
Last recorded69,088 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 UXY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,088 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front wing repaired

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 24 Jul 2014 69,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front wing repaired

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,070 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,564 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre small cuts outer side wall

Fail 13 Jul 2012 64,564 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front 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.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre small cuts outer side wall

Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,959 miles

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

nearside front tyre cuts on sidewall

Fail 25 Jul 2011 61,950 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside front tyre cuts on sidewall

Pass 24 Jul 2010 58,326 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 58,326 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,882 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 40,123 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 29,076 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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YB04 UXY is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB04 UXY, 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 UXY registered?

YB04 UXY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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The MOT history for YB04 UXY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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