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WX55 VXK

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,068 mi
Last recorded51,068 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 VXK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 51,068 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 49,794 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 48,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 48,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative STARTED TO WORK (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 47,284 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 46,172 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 44,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 43,756 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 42,108 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 40,113 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 37,696 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 34,789 miles

Front TYRES PERISHING/CRACKED

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHING

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 32,967 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 32,967 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 29,691 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,691 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 27,045 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 23,047 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 18,731 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 13,944 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 10,791 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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WX55 VXK is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WX55 VXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX55 VXK registered?

WX55 VXK is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is WX55 VXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX55 VXK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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