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VU06 XCZ

2006 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,414 mi
Last recorded165,414 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 XCZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 165,414 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 163,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 163,696 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 153,550 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 143,661 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 135,121 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 127,213 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 117,091 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 106,258 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 106,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 92,306 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 77,727 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 55,399 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 39,046 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2009 38,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XCZ is a 2006 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XCZ, 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 VU06 XCZ registered?

VU06 XCZ is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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