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EF51 FKU

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,998 mi
Last recorded60,998 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 FKU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2012 60,998 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

MiL lamp on

windscreen zone b slightly scored

Pass 7 Jan 2012 57,486 miles

Both front tyres near legal limit on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,294 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 47,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 47,345 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 42,361 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,955 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 38,955 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,242 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,947 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 18,791 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 FKU is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FKU, 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 EF51 FKU registered?

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

Is EF51 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 FKU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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