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EF51 FKC

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,000 mi
Last recorded131,000 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 FKC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 131,000 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 128,010 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 122,547 miles

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

small chip in windscreen

srs light on dash on

Pass 2 Oct 2008 115,783 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 92,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 92,433 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 80,124 miles

c/v boot clip loose on o/s/f

Pass 24 Oct 2005 78,552 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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EF51 FKC is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF51 FKC, 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 EF51 FKC registered?

EF51 FKC is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is EF51 FKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 FKC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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