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SF56 JAO

2006 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,042 mi
Last recorded72,042 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 JAO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,042 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 72,038 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,526 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 66,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 57,085 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 57,085 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 46,982 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 42,210 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,210 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,162 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 38,490 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,490 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,992 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,708 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,999 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 25,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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SF56 JAO is a 2006 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SF56 JAO, 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 SF56 JAO registered?

SF56 JAO is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is SF56 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF56 JAO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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