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Y66 MGJ

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,550 mi
Last recorded103,550 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY66 MGJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 103,550 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 103,203 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 103,030 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 103,024 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 102,874 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 101,815 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 101,105 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 99,949 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 97,682 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 96,130 miles

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

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

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

both side front floor pans slight corrosion

wipers smearing screen

Pass 25 May 2011 96,086 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 87,220 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 75,804 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 75,438 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 60,661 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 49,713 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 49,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 37,654 miles

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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Y66 MGJ is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y66 MGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y66 MGJ registered?

Y66 MGJ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is Y66 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y66 MGJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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