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EK51 PXS

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,311 mi
Last recorded94,311 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 PXS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2019 94,311 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 90,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2018 90,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 89,119 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 89,119 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 85,234 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 79,311 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 72,711 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2012 66,778 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,288 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 61,288 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 55,420 miles

front brake discs lipped

front of exhaust for corrosion

offside outer cv gaitor perishing

Fail 3 Nov 2010 55,420 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs lipped

front of exhaust for corrosion

offside outer cv gaitor perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2009 50,510 miles

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre perished (may need replacing soon)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 45,172 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,095 miles

rear tyres

Fail 26 Oct 2007 39,084 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyres

Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,833 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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EK51 PXS is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EK51 PXS, 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 EK51 PXS registered?

EK51 PXS is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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