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YJ56 JXS

2006 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

43,445 mi
Last recorded43,445 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 JXS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 43,445 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 43,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 42,184 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 42,184 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 39,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 37,783 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 37,713 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 37,713 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2012 35,789 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake sticking slightly

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,420 miles

Nearside rear tyre very un-evenly worn. Offside rear tyre slightly un-evenly worn.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 31,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre very un-evenly worn. Offside rear tyre slightly un-evenly worn.

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 25,540 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 18,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,784 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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YJ56 JXS is a 2006 MG Zr in Blue 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 YJ56 JXS, 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 YJ56 JXS registered?

YJ56 JXS is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YJ56 JXS shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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