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DX55 NSE

2006 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,053 mi
Last recorded104,053 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 NSE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 104,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 92,478 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of mid box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

gearlinkage worn

Pass 4 Dec 2017 85,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 85,821 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 75,608 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 75,602 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,588 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 72,587 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 55,700 miles

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

front tyres different size to rears

slight damage to n/s front outer tyre wall

Pass 1 Nov 2013 45,703 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,070 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 35,656 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,316 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 16,737 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 14,127 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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DX55 NSE is a 2006 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol 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 DX55 NSE, 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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DX55 NSE is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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