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SF55 VBG

2006 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,123 mi
Last recorded91,123 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 VBG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 91,123 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,224 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 83,178 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 83,168 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 82,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughtness and noisy

Pass 7 Oct 2013 75,910 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2013 75,910 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,359 miles

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 68,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,764 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,366 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2009 36,132 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 35,529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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SF55 VBG is a 2006 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,956 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 ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF55 VBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SF55 VBG registered?

SF55 VBG is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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