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WJ55 EGC

2006 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

32,782 mi
Last recorded32,782 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 EGC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 32,782 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2018 32,780 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to check front wheel bearings,due to binding brake. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to check front wheel bearing doe to the binding brake. (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 31,032 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 31,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 28,566 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 28,557 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven n/s/r brake lagging behind offside, not locking out and snug to turn (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 41% but one side locking out (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2015 25,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 25,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 23,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 23,741 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 21,033 miles

both rear tyres old /split /low and perished

Fail 25 Jun 2013 21,033 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres old /split /low and perished

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,465 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 16,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 13,476 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 10,934 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 8,522 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 8,522 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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WJ55 EGC is a 2006 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,956 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 ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ55 EGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ55 EGC is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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