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BK51 ZFN

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,333 mi
Last recorded65,333 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 ZFN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 65,333 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 64,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes in general (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front position lights slightly discoloured

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion in various places but not yet to excess

non standard suspension and exhaust fitted

sills etc obscured by covers unable to fully assess condition

Pass 28 Jun 2016 48,453 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 48,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,754 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 44,743 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 37,239 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 37,230 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 28,420 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 28,420 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 28,064 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 25,096 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel high

rear n/s tyre badly cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2010 22,354 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 20,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre has cracking around sidewall

Fail 2 May 2009 20,167 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre has cracking around sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,288 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 15,199 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 11,937 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 ZFN is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZFN, 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 ZFN registered?

BK51 ZFN is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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