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WK56 ETY

2006 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,264 mi
Last recorded74,264 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 ETY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 74,264 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lenses discoloured, projected beam only just meets MOT requirements

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad wearing low evidence of metalic noise, but unable to fully assess condition, benefit of doubt given to presenter of vehicle. Advise mechanical diagnosis (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread very close to legal limit and bald on inner edge, only just meets MOT requirement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front windscreen damaged outside zone "A" not more than 40mm, not affecting drivers view

Fail 24 May 2019 74,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp lenses discoloured, projected beam only just meets MOT requirements

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad wearing low evidence of metalic noise, but unable to fully assess condition, benefit of doubt given to presenter of vehicle. Advise mechanical diagnosis (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread very close to legal limit and bald on inner edge, only just meets MOT requirement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front windscreen damaged outside zone "A" not more than 40mm, not affecting drivers view

Pass 7 May 2018 62,271 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust box noisy

Fail 4 May 2018 62,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 51,907 miles

Nearside rear outer door handle loose

Pass 6 May 2016 45,948 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 45,948 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 41,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 2 May 2014 36,730 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 36,730 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,488 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 26,926 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp on

Fail 10 May 2012 26,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp on

Fail 13 May 2011 22,404 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Horn not working correctly

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

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

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread wear markers

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2011 22,404 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Horn not working correctly

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

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread wear markers

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2010 18,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 May 2010 18,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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 ETY is a 2006 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WK56 ETY, 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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What year was WK56 ETY registered?

WK56 ETY is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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