MG ZR
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,396 cc
X16 PPYMOT history
X16 PPY is a blue petrol MG ZR first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 46,563 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 46,563 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,117 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X16 PPY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- ZR
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,396 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X16 PPY was last recorded at 46,563 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 2,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 43,804 miles · 11 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,759 miles
- Average per year
- 2,117 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 46,563 miles
- 2025 – 43,804 miles
- 2024 – 40,146 miles
- 2023 – 33,588 miles
- 2022 – 26,887 miles
- 2021 – 19,652 miles
- 2020 – 12,296 miles
- 2008 – 9,453 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass46,563 miles
- MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront misted lens both sides
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubber mounts stretched and perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
11 tests since 28 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass46,563 miles (+2,759)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 46,563 miles
- Test number
- 499181384672
- MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront misted lens both sides
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass43,804 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 43,804 miles
- Test number
- 157555934855
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
Fail43,791 miles (+3,645)6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,791 miles
- Test number
- 425987850257
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
Pass40,146 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 40,146 miles
- Test number
- 843964599988
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front outer drive shaft boots perished/cracking
Fail40,146 miles (+6,558)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,146 miles
- Test number
- 623275353253
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front outer drive shaft boots perished/cracking
Pass33,588 miles (+6,701)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 33,588 miles
- Test number
- 101568091360
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass26,887 miles (+7,235)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 26,887 miles
- Test number
- 200728358827
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass19,652 miles (+110)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 19,652 miles
- Test number
- 494695071698
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubber mounts stretched and perished (6.1.2 (a))
Fail19,542 miles (+7,246)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,542 miles
- Test number
- 826637845126
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubber mounts stretched and perished (6.1.2 (a))
Pass12,296 miles (+2,843)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 12,296 miles
- Test number
- 336098920745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,453 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 9,453 miles
- Test number
- 373761348253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X16 PPY
- Does X16 PPY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X16 PPY is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X16 PPY?
- The MOT on X16 PPY is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X16 PPY done?
- X16 PPY was recorded at 46,563 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 2,117 miles a year.
- Has X16 PPY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X16 PPY has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on X16 PPY ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on X16 PPY find?
- X16 PPY passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front misted lens both sides, and 1 more.
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