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RX56 OTA

2006 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,578 mi
Last recorded86,578 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 OTA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 86,578 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 84,984 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,953 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 76,772 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 76,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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 23 Jun 2016 72,695 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,040 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 67,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 57,595 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 46,141 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 32,136 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 29,541 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,162 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 OTA is a 2006 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

RX56 OTA is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is RX56 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX56 OTA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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