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RX06 DBU

2006 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,788 mi
Last recorded99,788 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2006 MG Zt64,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 DBU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 99,788 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 99,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 96,425 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 95,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 95,204 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 94,908 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear upper arms and front springs slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 94,908 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear upper arms and front springs slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 92,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 88,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 88,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 83,394 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 79,853 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear clamp and sleeve / slight blow from sleeve

high handbrake travel

oil leak

rear tyres deteriating and getting close to wear bars

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 17 Feb 2016 71,060 miles

oil leak

wiper blades smearing screen

high handbrake travel

n/s/f seat belt slow retracting

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,881 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

dampness to n/s steering rack gaiter

high handbrake travel

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,208 miles

high hand brake travel

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge close to wear bars

slight dampness to n/s steering rack gaiter

some roughness in o/s/r wheel bearings

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,058 miles

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

signs of a coolant leak top hose

Pass 20 Feb 2012 47,152 miles

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,361 miles

high handbrake travel

rattle from o/s/f hub area when rotated

vehicle tested under damp conditions

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,842 miles

front tyres close to limit and showing signs of perishing

o/s/r tyre close to limit

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 1 Mar 2010 38,842 miles

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

front tyres close to limit and showing signs of perishing

o/s/r tyre close to limit

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,290 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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RX06 DBU is a 2006 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 64,992 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 Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX06 DBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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RX06 DBU is a 2006 MG Zt, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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