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AX51 EWS

2001 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,432 mi
Last recorded105,432 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 EWS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 105,432 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 105,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides lower inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 101,466 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 101,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 94,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 92,382 miles

Brakelights only operate when engine running

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering lock not working but electronic imobiliser fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2013 92,381 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brakelights only operate when engine running

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering lock not working but electronic imobiliser fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2012 90,771 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 90,771 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 88,695 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f wiper starting to smear but not affecting drivers view

Fail 29 Nov 2011 88,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f wiper starting to smear but not affecting drivers view

Pass 7 Feb 2011 86,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre perishing and worn on the limit of 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre perishing and becoming worn (just below 2mm)

plastic belly pan fitted to underside of engine bay

Fail 27 Jan 2011 86,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/r tyre perishing and worn on the limit of 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre perishing and becoming worn (just below 2mm)

plastic belly pan fitted to underside of engine bay

Pass 27 Nov 2009 77,494 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres wearing low on edges but not cut as deep as tread indicators

parkbrake travel high but not yet to excess

visable smoke and slight missfire when cold but not yet to excess

Fail 27 Nov 2009 77,494 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

bellypan fitted

both rear tyres wearing low on edges but not cut as deep as tread indicators

o/s/f tyre 3mm and deviode of tread on inner edge but still to pass criteria.Check very soon as must be very close to canvers.Also slight cut in same place but not yet to fail criteria but very close

parkbrake travel high but not yet to excess

visable smoke and slight missfire when cold but not yet to excess

Pass 19 Nov 2008 69,534 miles

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

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

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

parkbrake travel high but not yet to travel stop

sideskirts fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2008 69,534 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

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

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

parkbrake travel high but not yet to travel stop

sideskirts fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2007 62,543 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre underinflated.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,853 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 34,116 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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AX51 EWS is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 65,342 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 AX51 EWS, 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 25 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AX51 EWS is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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