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SF06 JOH

2006 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,207 mi
Last recorded143,207 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 MG Zt64,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 JOH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 143,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 135,763 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 135,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

discs rusty

Pass 29 May 2020 134,402 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 130,873 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 130,871 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 130,731 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 123,796 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 123,796 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 109,251 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,643 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 68,643 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,334 miles

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

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

advise both front discs badly pitted but not affecting performance readings

advise bur marks on windsreen but not affecting drivers view of road

advise power steering pipe loose not cliped but not affecting any other testable item

Fail 24 Feb 2012 62,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise both front discs badly pitted but not affecting performance readings

advise bur marks on windsreen but not affecting drivers view of road

advise power steering pipe loose not cliped but not affecting any other testable item

Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,760 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 44,000 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,452 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 31,452 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 23,300 miles

advise slight play at steering column

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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SF06 JOH is a 2006 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SF06 JOH, 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.

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SF06 JOH is a 2006 MG Zt, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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