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OU05 VEK

2006 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,573 mi
Last recorded72,573 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 VEK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 72,573 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,970 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 61,647 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,439 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 38,310 miles

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,310 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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OU05 VEK is a 2006 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU05 VEK, 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 OU05 VEK registered?

OU05 VEK is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is OU05 VEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 VEK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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