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MX06 BWJ

2006 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,225 mi
Last recorded81,225 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX06 BWJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 81,225 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 74,607 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 72,020 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,425 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 51,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 43,896 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 43,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nsf tyre side wall damagedbut no visible cord showing

Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,962 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 33,671 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 27,239 miles

P.A.S. BELT CRACKING

Fail 13 Feb 2010 27,239 miles

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

P.A.S. BELT CRACKING

Pass 6 Mar 2009 21,550 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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MX06 BWJ is a 2006 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,956 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX06 BWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX06 BWJ registered?

MX06 BWJ is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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