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BL51 EMX

2001 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,905 mi
Last recorded107,905 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 EMX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 107,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2016 104,907 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 104,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 101,042 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 101,042 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 95,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 91,440 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 88,273 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 85,419 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 79,754 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 79,754 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 75,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2007 70,275 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 6,210 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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BL51 EMX is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL51 EMX, 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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What year was BL51 EMX registered?

BL51 EMX is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 22 December 2001.

Is BL51 EMX safe to buy?

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