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WK55 BNX

2006 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,365 mi
Last recorded68,365 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 BNX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 68,365 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 63,619 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 50,801 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 42,103 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,101 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,745 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Gear knob comes off in hand when changing gear

Fail 4 Sep 2013 41,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Gear knob comes off in hand when changing gear

Pass 6 Sep 2012 38,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 38,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,783 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,019 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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WK55 BNX is a 2006 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WK55 BNX, 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 WK55 BNX registered?

WK55 BNX is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 7 January 2006.

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