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VU06 XCR

2006 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,038 mi
Last recorded50,038 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 XCR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,038 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre perishing

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Feb 2015 50,038 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre perishing

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2014 42,598 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 37,689 miles

Air bag warning light on

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 30,766 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,855 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 14,768 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 14,762 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Air bag warning lamp on.

Air filter missing.

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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VU06 XCR is a 2006 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU06 XCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU06 XCR registered?

VU06 XCR is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is VU06 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 XCR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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