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SF56 MWY

2006 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,340 mi
Last recorded136,340 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 MG Zt64,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 MWY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 136,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Surface corrosion on many mech.componets

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Two Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 131,222 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 131,216 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective back box is corroded heavily and has projection and not supported correctly (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both lens are worn (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 124,292 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 124,292 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 108,378 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 93,873 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 93,873 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 90,003 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 67,306 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine undersheild insecure

Fail 21 Oct 2011 67,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine undersheild insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,067 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 55,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,301 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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SF56 MWY is a 2006 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 64,992 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 Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF56 MWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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SF56 MWY is a 2006 MG Zt, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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