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S26 JRK

2006 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,885 mi
Last recorded75,885 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 MG Zt64,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 JRK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 75,885 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 74,166 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 72,260 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 72,260 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 68,624 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 65,378 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 62,433 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 59,910 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 54,546 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 49,476 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 44,256 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 36,777 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 29,657 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 24,273 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 24,273 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 21,056 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 18,113 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 16,321 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 16,321 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs worn and scored

Pass 29 Jun 2010 13,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyre offside cuts to sidewall no cord showing

rear brake discs pitted,scored

Pass 18 Aug 2009 10,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres have cuts to sidewalls no cord showing

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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S26 JRK is a 2006 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S26 JRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S26 JRK registered?

S26 JRK is a 2006 MG Zt, first registered on 17 August 2006.

Is S26 JRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 JRK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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