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VU06 XCW

2006 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,493 mi
Last recorded51,493 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 XCW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,493 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 47,475 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,568 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

wipers smear slightly

Fail 3 Jun 2013 41,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear side lamp dim

rear washer in/op

wipers smear slightly

Pass 14 May 2012 34,833 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 29,097 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 23,204 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,337 miles

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 XCW is a 2006 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XCW, 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

How do I check the history of VU06 XCW?

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What year was VU06 XCW registered?

VU06 XCW is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is VU06 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 XCW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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