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Y46 PTM

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,427 mi
Last recorded113,427 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 PTM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 113,427 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 109,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Blocking to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 109,353 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Blocking to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 107,411 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edge/s also getting close to limit

slight oil leak around gear box area

slight pas fluid leak

Pass 17 Jun 2019 104,125 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on edges

light misting of oil on both front shock absorbers

nsf brake slightly binding

slight oil leak not excessive

slight pas fluid leak not excessive

Fail 13 Jun 2019 104,092 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf brake slightly binding

slight oil leak not excessive

slight pas fluid leak not excessive

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on edges

light misting of oil on both front shock absorbers

Pass 20 Jun 2018 100,946 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc showing discolouration

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sidewall has a cut no ply or cords showing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,341 miles

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

Offside Front 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 8 Jun 2015 88,266 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME SURFACE RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 88,224 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 87,436 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 81,742 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm AND 1.6mm ON ITS EDGES.

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,742 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm AND 1.6mm ON ITS EDGES.

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,957 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 74,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,393 miles

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

N/S/R BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW (VISUAL CHECK ONLY)AND BRAKE SLIGHTLY DRAGGING.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,576 miles

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW (VISUAL CHECK ONLY).

Fail 5 Jun 2009 60,576 miles

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW (VISUAL CHECK ONLY).

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 55,602 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN BELOW 1.6MM ON INNER EDGES.

N/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 1.6MM

O/S/R TYRE WORN BELOW 1.6MM ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 51,863 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 51,080 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 51,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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Y46 PTM is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y46 PTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y46 PTM registered?

Y46 PTM is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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