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BX51 CFM

2001 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,688 mi
Last recorded109,688 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 CFM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 109,688 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

under side of vehicle very dirty .

Fail 4 Aug 2016 109,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill. (6.1.B.2)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

under side of vehicle very dirty .

Pass 7 Aug 2015 101,884 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 101,882 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 93,019 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 93,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 86,231 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 86,231 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 80,693 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 74,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 68,628 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 68,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 63,099 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 57,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,092 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,340 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 51,340 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 41,490 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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BX51 CFM is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BX51 CFM, 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 BX51 CFM registered?

BX51 CFM is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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