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BX51 CUA

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,157 mi
Last recorded69,157 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 CUA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,157 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,878 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 62,159 miles

advise osf abs ring fractured

advise parking brake slight movment

Fail 19 Feb 2010 621,459 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise osf abs ring fractured

advise parking brake slight movment

Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,002 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,668 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 40,398 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 40,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 35,386 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 35,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 26,912 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 26,912 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

drivers rear tyre has a nail in it

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 CUA is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX51 CUA, 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 CUA registered?

BX51 CUA is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is BX51 CUA safe to buy?

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