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SP06 BZT

2006 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,342 mi
Last recorded62,342 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 BZT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2021 62,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front disc back plates corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 48,895 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 48,858 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 41,228 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 41,228 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 33,766 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 33,766 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 21,277 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 19,926 miles

o/s/front window inop

Pass 30 Apr 2014 17,991 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust bow mounting bracket cable tie torear anti roll bar

Pass 25 Apr 2013 16,482 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 16,478 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 14,893 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 12,765 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 12,731 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 11,075 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 8,263 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SP06 BZT is a 2006 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SP06 BZT, 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 SP06 BZT registered?

SP06 BZT is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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