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SP55 HMJ

2006 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,543 mi
Last recorded144,543 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 HMJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 144,543 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 125,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offside front tyre naer wear markers

Fail 9 Jan 2015 125,044 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre naer wear markers

Pass 25 Jan 2014 104,387 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 104,387 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 85,143 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Feb 2013 85,143 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2012 67,248 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,208 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 53,208 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 41,085 miles

N/s/r exterior door handle incomplete

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 41,085 miles

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

N/s/r exterior door handle incomplete

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,033 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)

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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SP55 HMJ is a 2006 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SP55 HMJ, 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 SP55 HMJ registered?

SP55 HMJ is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 9 January 2006.

Is SP55 HMJ safe to buy?

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