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YN55 SZX

2006 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,664 mi
Last recorded105,664 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 SZX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 105,664 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 93,713 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 93,578 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 85,952 miles

front brakes binding slightly

handbrake has excessive travel

Fail 31 Jan 2013 84,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,199 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 79,325 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 70,405 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,538 miles

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

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

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

excessive handbrake travel

Pass 9 Feb 2009 36,262 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 36,262 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YN55 SZX is a 2006 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol 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 YN55 SZX, 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 YN55 SZX registered?

YN55 SZX is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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The MOT history for YN55 SZX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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