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YJ55 ONS

2006 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,722 mi
Last recorded74,722 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 ONS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,722 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 74,722 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,460 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 71,104 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,104 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 69,047 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 69,047 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 655,878 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,156 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 62,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,039 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 55,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 47,700 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 47,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,074 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 37,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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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YJ55 ONS is a 2006 MG Zr in Black 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 YJ55 ONS, 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 YJ55 ONS registered?

YJ55 ONS is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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