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SF06 ETL

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,081 mi
Last recorded100,081 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 ETL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2017 100,081 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both head lights require polished (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe (7.1.2)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 92,013 miles

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

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

both outer sills covered by plastic skirts

Fail 20 May 2016 91,926 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both outer sills covered by plastic skirts

Pass 19 Jun 2015 85,157 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2015 85,157 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,448 miles

N/S/R Wheel bearing noisey but not rough.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 67,394 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,917 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,381 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 40,364 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,364 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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SF06 ETL is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 50,825 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 Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF06 ETL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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SF06 ETL is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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