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KS51 YZF

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,956 mi
Last recorded92,956 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 YZF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 92,956 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 77,587 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2012 77,587 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2011 65,993 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 65,993 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,563 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 59,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,448 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 53,444 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 46,078 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,586 miles

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

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

slight play osf drum stick

Pass 7 Oct 2006 34,145 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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KS51 YZF is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KS51 YZF, 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 KS51 YZF registered?

KS51 YZF is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is KS51 YZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS51 YZF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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