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MX56 HSU

2006 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,139 mi
Last recorded72,139 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 HSU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2021 72,139 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Excessive corrosion in footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm centre bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear mudflaps been touching rear tyres

Pass 13 Jul 2020 71,623 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 70,228 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 68,748 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 66,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 63,901 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 63,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 61,412 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 58,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 58,848 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 55,231 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 52,117 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 52,117 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 48,594 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,663 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 38,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

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

un- even wear front tyres advise tracking.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

un- even wear front tyres advise tracking.

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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MX56 HSU is a 2006 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MX56 HSU, 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.

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What year was MX56 HSU registered?

MX56 HSU is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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