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SY55 CUK

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,836 mi
Last recorded81,836 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 CUK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 81,836 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 81,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s front brake tight

Pass 18 Dec 2015 78,070 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 78,070 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 73,009 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 73,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,351 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 67,351 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,145 miles

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

o/s front brake disc rusty

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 9 Nov 2012 58,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s front brake disc rusty

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 20 Oct 2011 51,907 miles

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

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

rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 14 Oct 2011 51,907 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,754 miles

rear wiper blade is split

off side headlamp is flexing

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

off side and near side front brake discs are slightly pitted

slight damage to the near side front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 3 Sep 2010 45,754 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

off side and near side front brake discs are slightly pitted

off side headlamp is flexing

rear wiper blade is split

slight damage to the near side front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,752 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 37,029 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

front brake discs corroded

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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SY55 CUK is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 50,825 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 Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY55 CUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SY55 CUK registered?

SY55 CUK is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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