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VX56 HDF

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

101,815 mi
Last recorded101,815 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 HDF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 101,815 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 101,815 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 98,093 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 98,091 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 94,319 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 94,319 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 90,075 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 90,075 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 85,123 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 85,105 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 80,003 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 80,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 72,971 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 66,015 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 66,015 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,493 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 60,493 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,126 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 53,126 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,554 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 45,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,525 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,443 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 27,961 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 27,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 22,841 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cut to tread area n/s/r tyre

items hanging from interior rear view mirror obstructing view to the front

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 26 Sep 2011 22,841 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cut to tread area n/s/r tyre

items hanging from interior rear view mirror obstructing view to the front

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2010 19,051 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 14,848 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 14,848 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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VX56 HDF is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX56 HDF, 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 VX56 HDF registered?

VX56 HDF is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 22 October 2006.

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