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RX56 HDC

2006 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,259 mi
Last recorded17,259 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 HDC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 17,259 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 17,248 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 17,242 miles

both front wipers smear screan

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 2 Oct 2013 17,237 miles

both front wiper blades starting to smear screen

exhaust system starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Oct 2013 17,237 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both front wiper blades starting to smear screen

exhaust system starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,235 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 17,235 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 16,876 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,897 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 rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Sep 2009 10,837 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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RX56 HDC is a 2006 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX56 HDC registered?

RX56 HDC is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is RX56 HDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX56 HDC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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