CarVerify

Free Car Check

YW04 UUL

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,519 mi
Last recorded97,519 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 UUL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,519 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

eml on ..............

Fail 9 Jul 2014 97,519 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

eml on ..............

Pass 8 Jul 2013 89,810 miles

E M L light on

n/s/r tyre cracks in side wall

o/s/f tyre cracks in side wall

Fail 8 Jul 2013 89,810 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

E M L light on

n/s/r tyre cracks in side wall

o/s/f tyre cracks in side wall

Pass 27 Jun 2012 88,477 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 80,403 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,645 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 69,631 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,631 miles

lowered suspension fitted.play in suspension when wheels lifted but when back on floor and seated properly suspension acting correctly.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 60,631 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

lowered suspension fitted.play in suspension when wheels lifted but when back on floor and seated properly suspension acting correctly.

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
Full MG Zr reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YW04 UUL is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YW04 UUL, 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

How do I check the history of YW04 UUL?

You can check the full history of YW04 UUL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YW04 UUL registered?

YW04 UUL is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 22 April 2004.

Is YW04 UUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW04 UUL shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YW04 UUL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YW04 UUL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.