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FD55 TBO

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,077 mi
Last recorded116,077 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 TBO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 116,077 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 101,676 miles

Damp slightly at nearside of steering rack

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 13 Apr 2016 101,573 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Damp slightly at nearside of steering rack

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

chips in windscreen

Pass 6 May 2014 80,007 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Play to front seat backrests

Stonechip to windscreen

Corrosion to front suspension strut tops

Exhaust gas leaks

Wear to brake/clutch pedal rubbers

Wear to front brake discs

Fail 23 Apr 2014 79,260 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Corrosion to front suspension strut tops

Damp to either side of steering rack

Exhaust gas leaks

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Play to front seat backrests

Stonechip to windscreen

Wear to brake/clutch pedal rubbers

Wear to front brake discs

Pass 4 May 2013 66,994 miles

Damp on N/S steering rack gaiter.

Damp on under side of steering rack O/S.

N/S/F side light and dip beam light slightly dull in appearance.

Fail 4 May 2013 66,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damp on N/S steering rack gaiter.

Damp on under side of steering rack O/S.

N/S/F side light and dip beam light slightly dull in appearance.

Pass 3 May 2012 54,825 miles

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

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

damp to steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2012 54,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

damp to steering rack

Pass 10 May 2011 40,397 miles

nearside wiper blade torn

Fail 6 May 2011 40,352 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 13 May 2010 30,660 miles

n/s/f wheel inside edge of wheel and tyre chaffed

Pass 4 Feb 2010 28,336 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 28,336 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 17,070 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 17,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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FD55 TBO is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FD55 TBO, 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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FD55 TBO is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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