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BX51 EFU

2001 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,539 mi
Last recorded95,539 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 95,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 95,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,589 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 79,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,903 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2012 66,992 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside 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 Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,265 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,781 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,724 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,777 miles

nearside front tyre worn on ouyer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2006 30,781 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 25,398 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 EFU is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BX51 EFU, 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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BX51 EFU is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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