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SF55 GJZ

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,932 mi
Last recorded99,932 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 GJZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 99,932 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 88,236 miles

All springs are corroded

Both front discs have signs of heat in them

Both front outer cv boots slightly perished

Both rear axle front bushes slightly perished

Hazard switch sticky

Nearside rear tyre has damage to outewr sidewall no inner structure showing

Offside rear tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left

Power steering pump damp no leaks

Steering rack damp no leaks

engine oily

fuel lines corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2015 88,213 miles

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

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

All springs are corroded

Both front discs have signs of heat in them

Both front outer cv boots slightly perished

Both rear axle front bushes slightly perished

Hazard switch sticky

Nearside rear tyre has damage to outewr sidewall no inner structure showing

Offside rear tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left

Power steering pump damp no leaks

Steering rack damp no leaks

engine oily

fuel lines corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 78,599 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 65,716 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 65,716 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 56,475 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,774 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,673 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 27,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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SF55 GJZ is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 50,825 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 SF55 GJZ, 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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What year was SF55 GJZ registered?

SF55 GJZ is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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