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YW04 UMX

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,088 mi
Last recorded89,088 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 UMX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 89,088 miles

bodykit fitted at time of test,unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills

o/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 10 Feb 2017 84,419 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,864 miles

front tyres worn to excess

Pass 17 Feb 2015 79,522 miles

o/s steering rack arm slight play

rear chassis legs around suspension mounts corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,668 miles

rear chassis legs around suspension mounts slightly corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2014 74,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear chassis legs around suspension mounts slightly corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2013 74,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 69,731 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

tyres low inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,006 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

object hanging from mirror

radiator slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2011 62,987 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

object hanging from mirror

radiator slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,432 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,626 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,692 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 26,409 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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YW04 UMX is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YW04 UMX, 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 YW04 UMX registered?

YW04 UMX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YW04 UMX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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