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Y495 XOM

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

67,980 mi
Last recorded67,980 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY495 XOM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 67,980 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 67,712 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 66,843 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 66,551 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 65,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2020 64,598 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 63,895 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,335 miles

rear coil springs rusty

rear wishbones rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2016 62,603 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,666 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2014 59,272 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 59,272 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,513 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,712 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

vehicle wax oiled

Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,966 miles

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

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,620 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,136 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,056 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 41,537 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,259 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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Y495 XOM is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2001 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 72,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y495 XOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y495 XOM registered?

Y495 XOM is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y495 XOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y495 XOM shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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