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VU06 XAS

2006 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,985 mi
Last recorded83,985 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 XAS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 83,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 83,984 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,283 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 41,720 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 71,340 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 71,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 63,059 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 63,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 56,768 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 46,691 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 35,975 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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VU06 XAS is a 2006 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU06 XAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU06 XAS registered?

VU06 XAS is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is VU06 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 XAS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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