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WX55 VXN

2006 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

120,281 mi
Last recorded120,281 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 VXN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 120,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 120,225 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 112,070 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)

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

Offside front floorpan damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 112,070 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front floorpan damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 111,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front tyres getting low.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 102,906 miles

park lever high.

Fail 23 Jan 2015 102,772 miles

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

park lever high.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 95,485 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 95,485 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 87,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery insucure.

side to side movement park lever.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 79,657 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 71,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 71,652 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 62,153 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 62,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 56,479 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 56,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 VXN is a 2006 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VXN, 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 WX55 VXN registered?

WX55 VXN is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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