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PN06 PLV

2006 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,358 mi
Last recorded87,358 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN06 PLV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2017 87,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2016 85,291 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge and worn close to limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn low

small chip in zone b screen

water in boot floor

Fail 23 Dec 2015 85,221 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge and worn close to limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn low

small chip in zone b screen

water in boot floor

Pass 11 Aug 2014 77,495 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 76,751 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot lid won't open by lever

Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,139 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,114 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 47,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 33,561 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 29,774 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 25,181 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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PN06 PLV is a 2006 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN06 PLV, 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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PN06 PLV is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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