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SF55 TKZ

2006 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,417 mi
Last recorded76,417 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 TKZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2018 76,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2016 71,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic sill covers are fitted at time of test obscuring inspection

slight leak in area of power steering

Fail 19 Dec 2016 71,383 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic sill covers are fitted at time of test obscuring inspection

slight leak in area of power steering

Pass 16 Dec 2015 62,265 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2014 54,986 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 48,586 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 41,624 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 35,578 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 35,564 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 30,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 30,277 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 21,966 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 21,963 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 13,268 miles

Both rear tyres cut in sidewall though have not exposed underlying structure.

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

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

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 TKZ is a 2006 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TKZ, 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 TKZ registered?

SF55 TKZ is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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