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VX55 LWP

2006 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,884 mi
Last recorded119,884 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 LWP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 119,884 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear outer arches corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 110,211 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2022 98,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 85,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

slight bubble corrosion around driver side wing

Pass 20 Nov 2020 76,416 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 76,416 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 72,029 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 68,016 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 68,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 63,470 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 63,470 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 58,097 miles

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres low and wearing un-even

Fail 26 Jan 2017 58,097 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres low and wearing un-even

Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,328 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 55,328 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 51,869 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 51,869 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 48,175 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 48,152 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,681 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 39,768 miles

both front tyres poor

Pass 28 Jan 2011 34,393 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 28,105 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 22,863 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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VX55 LWP is a 2006 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VX55 LWP, 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 VX55 LWP registered?

VX55 LWP is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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