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SF55 VYC

2006 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,502 mi
Last recorded89,502 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 VYC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 89,502 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear bumper cracked

Fail 4 Nov 2016 89,502 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing bad (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick making brakes out off balance (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear bumper cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2015 82,935 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 78,179 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Nov 2012 66,099 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 60,630 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 60,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 49,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,577 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,474 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,191 miles

scratches on windscreen

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 VYC is a 2006 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF55 VYC registered?

SF55 VYC is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 28 February 2006.

Is SF55 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 VYC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SF55 VYC have outstanding finance?

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