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WK56 AXD

2006 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,056 mi
Last recorded132,056 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 AXD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 132,056 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 127,246 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 124,204 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 124,203 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 120,295 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 116,403 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 113,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 107,938 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 103,110 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 94,812 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2016 85,029 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 85,029 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 76,521 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat / belt not tested

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

vehicle underbody corroded in places

Fail 20 Oct 2014 64,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside front wiper smearing slightly

o/s/r tyre cracked and perrished (almost showing cords)

vehicle underbody corroded in places

Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,648 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 41,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 34,350 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,107 miles

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

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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WK56 AXD is a 2006 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK56 AXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK56 AXD registered?

WK56 AXD is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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