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YD51 FBU

2001 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,250 mi
Last recorded130,250 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 FBU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 130,250 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 130,235 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 130,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 119,748 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 119,748 miles

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 118,632 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

srs light on

Pass 22 Aug 2011 104,720 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2011 104,547 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 94,914 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 94,914 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 79,668 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 79,663 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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YD51 FBU is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YD51 FBU, 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 YD51 FBU registered?

YD51 FBU is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YD51 FBU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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