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RX56 HCL

2006 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,655 mi
Last recorded67,655 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 HCL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 67,655 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 67,393 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,184 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 61,176 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 61,117 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear engine mounting bracket missing (6.1.D.1b)

rear flexi hoses not secured properly n/s o/s

Pass 22 Jan 2014 57,070 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 53,591 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 45,940 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

the front number plate is loose

the o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2011 45,536 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

the front number plate is loose

the o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2010 33,617 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Dec 2010 33,616 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Jul 2009 10,330 miles

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

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

both wiper blades in poor condition - recommend replacements

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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RX56 HCL is a 2006 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RX56 HCL, 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 RX56 HCL registered?

RX56 HCL is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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