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WJ55 EHL

2006 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,550 mi
Last recorded91,550 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 91,550 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 91,550 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 84,400 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2016 84,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall but no cords exposed

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,355 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2015 77,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,392 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 72,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,631 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,869 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 59,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,941 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 52,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,183 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,996 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,479 miles

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

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 EHL is a 2006 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EHL, 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 EHL is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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