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FN51 YZJ

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,694 mi
Last recorded85,694 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 YZJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 85,694 miles

Nearside sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear sill starting to corrode

Fail 1 Nov 2017 85,694 miles

Nearside sill starting to corrode

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 2 Nov 2016 80,133 miles

Centre exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2015 74,401 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 74,401 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,741 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 699,447 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 65,949 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 63,073 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 63,073 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 56,873 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 53,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 47,607 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 41,745 miles

Slight noise from o/side rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2005 32,879 miles

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

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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FN51 YZJ is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FN51 YZJ, 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 FN51 YZJ registered?

FN51 YZJ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is FN51 YZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 YZJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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