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MX55 ZMV

2006 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,390 mi
Last recorded72,390 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 ZMV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 72,390 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 72,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 68,643 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 68,639 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,468 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,337 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 55,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 50,012 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 50,012 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,013 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,640 miles

battery loose

front pads low

front road springs rusty at top

handbrake high

handbrake lever slight play side to side

n/s/f tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but no cords showing

Fail 19 Sep 2008 34,640 miles

battery loose

front pads low

front road springs rusty at top

handbrake high

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

handbrake lever slight play side to side

n/s/f tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but no cords showing

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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MX55 ZMV is a 2006 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MX55 ZMV, 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 MX55 ZMV registered?

MX55 ZMV is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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