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SN55 FZW

2006 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,609 mi
Last recorded100,609 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 FZW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 100,609 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 92,769 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 87,656 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 87,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 82,437 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 74,496 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 69,437 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)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,932 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 61,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,027 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 58,027 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 54,599 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front outer cv gators cracking

both rear tyres cracking on tread area

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre has stepping on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2014 54,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front outer cv gators cracking

both rear tyres cracking on tread area

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre has stepping on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2013 50,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2012 47,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear anti-roll bar bushes perishing

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2012 47,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear anti-roll bar bushes perishing

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,760 miles

exhaust rear box corroded and peeling

Fail 24 Oct 2011 41,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

exhaust rear box corroded and peeling

Pass 23 Oct 2010 36,889 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,755 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,963 miles

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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SN55 FZW is a 2006 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SN55 FZW, 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 SN55 FZW registered?

SN55 FZW is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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