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SF55 TKN

2006 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,524 mi
Last recorded60,524 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 TKN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 60,524 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 55,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 55,984 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 51,232 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 51,200 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,512 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,515 miles

both front tyre inner sidewalls splitting

Fail 23 Feb 2012 34,515 miles

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

both front tyre inner sidewalls splitting

Pass 19 Feb 2011 29,679 miles

Airbag warning light is on

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,356 miles

air bag light staying on

both front and n/s/rear tyre`s are cracked in the tread pattern

wiper stock insecure but function`s ok

Pass 27 Jan 2009 20,128 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

cuts on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

deep cut in tread area of nearside front tyre maybe through to inner cords/canvas

different size tyres on front and rear

drive belt perished

offside rear tyre has had puncture repair to outer shoulder area

slight corrosion on p.a.s. pipe at rack

slight perishing on offside front tyre

some corrosion on exhaust

some corrosion on fuel tank

Fail 27 Jan 2009 20,128 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

cuts on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

deep cut in tread area of nearside front tyre maybe through to inner cords/canvas

drive belt perished

offside rear tyre has had puncture repair to outer shoulder area

slight corrosion on p.a.s. pipe at rack

slight perishing on offside front tyre

some corrosion on exhaust

some corrosion on fuel tank

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 TKN is a 2006 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF55 TKN, 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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SF55 TKN is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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