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BK51 FYF

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,588 mi
Last recorded107,588 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 FYF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 107,588 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 99,772 miles

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter perished

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

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter perished

slight corrosion nearside rear door sill

Pass 26 Sep 2023 95,124 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 90,778 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 86,640 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 79,957 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust system corroded at rear joint

sill trims fitted restricting view

slight corrosion offside rear outer sill

Fail 8 Sep 2020 79,957 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust system corroded at rear joint

sill trims fitted restricting view

slight corrosion offside rear outer sill

Pass 24 Sep 2019 73,893 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 61,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 61,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 56,951 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 52,861 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 52,820 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush to subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front bush to subframe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 42,823 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 42,323 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 42,323 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 37,309 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 31,180 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wipers in poor condition.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,180 miles

Wipers in poor condition.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,805 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,620 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 25,620 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,798 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 18,466 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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BK51 FYF is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BK51 FYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK51 FYF registered?

BK51 FYF is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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