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Y537 PTS

2001 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,979 mi
Last recorded103,979 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY537 PTS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 103,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2013 103,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertrays insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2012 88,022 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)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear heatshield insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2012 88,022 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear heatshield insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2011 74,574 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2010 68,800 miles

alloys scuffed

exhasut tailbox heatshild loose

exhaust system corroded(front and mid)

front inner brake discs corroded

gearbox damp

nearside front bumper and wing scuffed

nearside rear brake disc scored

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

power sreering fluid tank damp

screen wash bottle cap missing

Fail 24 May 2010 68,800 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

alloys scuffed

exhasut tailbox heatshild loose

exhaust system corroded(front and mid)

front brakes imbalance

front inner brake discs corroded

gearbox damp

nearside front bumper and wing scuffed

nearside rear brake disc scored

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

power sreering fluid tank damp

screen wash bottle cap missing

Pass 22 May 2009 64,568 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 64,568 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 60,937 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 58,289 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 54,523 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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Y537 PTS is a 2001 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y537 PTS, 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.

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What year was Y537 PTS registered?

Y537 PTS is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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