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SN55 GFE

2006 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,189 mi
Last recorded66,189 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 GFE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,189 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 66,189 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 59,734 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2015 59,596 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ns brake pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded os brake pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension locking device missing nsf lower ball joint retaining clip missing (2.5.A.4)

Front suspension locking device missing nsf upper joint retaining clip missing (2.5.A.4)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osf hole at rear of sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear slight damage to rear of vehicle

Offside Front os wiper blade has small tear

Pass 16 Dec 2014 54,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 49,666 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 42,251 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 41,481 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 41,481 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,540 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 40,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

advise front and rear brake discs worn

advise n/s/f window glass smashed

no veiw to rear on n/s mirror

Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,888 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 32,888 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 23,401 miles

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

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 GFE is a 2006 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GFE, 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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SN55 GFE is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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