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DX06 FSE

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,166 mi
Last recorded73,166 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 FSE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 73,166 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 73,158 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle shock absorber (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 72,103 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 71,581 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 70,753 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 70,752 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 69,623 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2016 69,623 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracking

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 60,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 54,153 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 41,801 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 33,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,260 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,837 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,000 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,725 miles

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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DX06 FSE is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX06 FSE, 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 DX06 FSE registered?

DX06 FSE is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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