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YJ06 JJX

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,609 mi
Last recorded86,609 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 JJX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 86,609 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 83,822 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 83,821 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 May 2017 78,768 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 73,696 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

bonnet pull botched up

drivers door card hanging off

nearside rear tyre excessively deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2016 73,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

bonnet pull botched up

heap

drivers door card hanging off

nearside rear tyre excessively deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2015 66,702 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 66,698 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,301 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 56,291 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,527 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 49,527 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 May 2010 36,989 miles

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

coolant cap missing

Fail 6 May 2010 36,957 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

coolant cap missing

Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 28,566 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YJ06 JJX is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YJ06 JJX, 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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YJ06 JJX is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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