MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
All 4 brake discs are very rusty
All of rear suspension components are rusty
Both complete inner sills are very rusty
Brake pedal is spongy
Eml on
Front to rear brake pipes are rusty
Fuel tank is very rusty
Lots of underbody corrosion
Nearside outer cv boot is perished
Plastic sill covers fitted
Rear wheel bearings not tested
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Car has been converted for track day use. It has no rear seats or belts.
Horn has intermittent fault
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
As per failure.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1/ slight exhaust blow at center at rear 2/ front brake pads becoming worn
1. Offside front tyre wearing low. 2. Nearside frontt yre wearing low on edges. 3. Front brake pads wearing low. 4. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 5. Slight wear in nearside front lower ball joint.
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
all b/pads aprox 50% worn
exhaust noisy [on limitsd]
nsf & osr tyres 2 to 3 mm
osr brake disc inner face rust
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
all b/pads aprox 50% worn
exhaust noisy [on limitsd]
nsf & osr tyres 2 to 3 mm
osr brake disc inner face rust
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL TREAD DEPTH LIMIT ON INNER AREA
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AY51 YFT is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 AY51 YFT, 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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AY51 YFT is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 24 September 2001.
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