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YK55 BWW

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,480 mi
Last recorded66,480 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 BWW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 66,480 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 62,910 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 56,899 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 51,424 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 45,225 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 45,142 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 42,849 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack - leaking from N/S rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 42,844 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi' (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18"B (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Incorrect(should be 205/45R17) (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack - leaking from N/S rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 41,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot inner (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 39,932 miles

Central STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Fluid leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK, SLIGHT. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front WHEEL TIGHT TO TURN BY HAND, AND HAS FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE

Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,578 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 37,578 miles

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

Emissions not tested DUE TO MAJOR EXHAST LEAK (7.3.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,644 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,001 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 33,994 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 32,442 miles

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

Wipers leaving grooves on screen

Pass 26 Feb 2014 30,265 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,581 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 23,796 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,353 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,179 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 18,179 miles

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

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

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 24 Feb 2009 14,678 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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YK55 BWW is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 YK55 BWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK55 BWW registered?

YK55 BWW is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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