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YJ55 LCE

2006 MG Zr

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,942 mi
Last recorded142,942 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 LCE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 142,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 132,442 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 132,442 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 118,529 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 118,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

off side rear tyre has un-even wear

Fail 5 Mar 2013 105,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 105,974 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 103,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 88,464 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 74,242 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,454 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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YJ55 LCE is a 2006 MG Zr in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJ55 LCE, 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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YJ55 LCE is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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