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AU55 HWC

2006 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,755 mi
Last recorded72,755 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 HWC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 72,755 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 63,214 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 55,717 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

New brake pads have been fitted to nearside front of vehicle but not on the offside

Offside Road wheel slightly distorted Front and rear on inside of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 52,795 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 May 2017 52,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2016 51,171 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 May 2016 51,119 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty lights don't stay on when switch is released (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,972 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 25,509 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,509 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,659 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 15,963 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 11,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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AU55 HWC is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 50,825 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU55 HWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU55 HWC is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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