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YE51 XJY

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,859 mi
Last recorded96,859 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 XJY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 96,859 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on

o/s/r and n/s/r seal slight corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,193 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery sucurement

Pass 18 Feb 2013 86,107 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges and n/s/f has outer sidewall damage

exhaust rubber mounts perished and splitting

o/s/r has body damage but NO sharp projections

park brake lever nearing end of travel

Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,699 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 76,699 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Offside rear wing damaged slightly and both front wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 12 Feb 2011 61,135 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 58,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight handbrake travel

Pass 8 Aug 2009 58,971 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 31 Jul 2008 50,270 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,781 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 45,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 41,638 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 41,638 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 34,923 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 34,923 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front pads low

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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YE51 XJY is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YE51 XJY, 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 YE51 XJY registered?

YE51 XJY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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