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YB04 UXZ

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

70,670 mi
Last recorded70,670 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 UXZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 70,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 70,370 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 70,289 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 69,922 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 69,544 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 67,603 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 65,749 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 57,958 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 57,958 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 55,731 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust rubber mount broken

middle exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 12 Dec 2016 54,397 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 53,380 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 51,058 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 47,469 miles

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

fuel tank dented

Fail 23 Dec 2013 47,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel tank dented

Pass 6 Dec 2012 43,996 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 43,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 38,452 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 38,452 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,642 miles

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

off side rear brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Nov 2010 33,642 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2009 28,823 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 23,285 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 16,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 16,282 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 UXZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YB04 UXZ, 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 UXZ registered?

YB04 UXZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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