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DX06 PZP

2006 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,223 mi
Last recorded48,223 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 PZP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 48,223 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Nov 2017 48,223 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,087 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer

slight fluctuation from n/s/f brake

slight side to side movement in park brake lever

Fail 2 Apr 2015 45,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer

slight fluctuation from n/s/f brake

slight side to side movement in park brake lever

Pass 22 Mar 2014 43,238 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 43,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,224 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 40,224 miles

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

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

engine oil needs toping up

Pass 7 Apr 2012 37,115 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

coolant fan is not working

coolant problem

faulty coolant cap

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damaged 205/45/17 80W XL 3406

offside rear tyre is cracking 205/45/17 ZR XL 0212848

oil level in the engine is low

rear wiper blade is worn

Fail 7 Apr 2012 37,115 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

coolant fan is not working

coolant problem

faulty coolant cap

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damaged 205/45/17 80W XL 3406

offside rear tyre is cracking 205/45/17 ZR XL 0212848

oil level in the engine is low

rear wiper blade is worn

Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 29,569 miles

small cracks around nearside tyre wall

Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,035 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 24,035 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 PZP is a 2006 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DX06 PZP, 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 PZP registered?

DX06 PZP is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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