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DK06 ORS

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

82,427 mi
Last recorded82,427 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 ORS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 82,427 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 82,408 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

severe oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Dec 2015 81,421 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 81,417 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 80,291 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 80,285 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 75,258 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 63,639 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 63,638 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 54,819 miles

both anti roll bar link rods worn

both front suspension top mounts worn

engine managment light on

Fail 2 Dec 2011 54,819 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both anti roll bar link rods worn

both front suspension top mounts worn

engine managment light on

Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,395 miles

front number plate loose

handbrake lever travel quite high

front brake pads appear low on wear

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

engine management light on

engine oil leak

front brake discs low on wear

slight corrosion on all coil springs

slight corrosion on all flexy brake hose ferrules

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Dec 2010 49,395 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine management light on

engine oil leak

front brake discs low on wear

front brake pads appear low on wear

front number plate loose

handbrake lever travel quite high

slight corrosion on all coil springs

slight corrosion on all flexy brake hose ferrules

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,652 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 46,652 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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DK06 ORS is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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 DK06 ORS, 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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What year was DK06 ORS registered?

DK06 ORS is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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