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FEZ 9872

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,711 mi
Last recorded75,711 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 9872
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 75,711 miles

bearing noise in engine bay, possibly the alternator

brake fluid slightly low

nearside front brake showing signs that it has been very hot. Not binding at time of test pads are low - recommend replacing

steering rack damp

Fail 8 May 2015 75,711 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

offside front wiper blade split

steering rack damp

bearing noise in engine bay, possibly the alternator

brake fluid slightly low

nearside front brake showing signs that it has been very hot. Not binding at time of test pads are low - recommend replacing

Fail 2 May 2014 66,900 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise both front tyres worn on edges

advise damp around steering rack

advise engine managment light on

advise engine noisey

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise handbrake pivet worn

advise n/s/r tyre wearing slighty on edges

Pass 2 May 2014 66,900 miles

advise both front tyres worn on edges

advise damp around steering rack

advise engine managment light on

advise engine noisey

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise handbrake pivet worn

advise n/s/r tyre wearing slighty on edges

Pass 10 May 2013 62,031 miles

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

advise damp around steering rack

advise nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 10 May 2013 62,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

advise damp around steering rack

advise nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 1 May 2012 50,468 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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FEZ 9872 is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FEZ 9872, 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 FEZ 9872 registered?

FEZ 9872 is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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