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YX56 FFS

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,980 mi
Last recorded54,980 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 FFS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,980 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 54,980 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 42,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 42,869 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 31,632 miles

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

park brake travel

Fail 1 Oct 2014 31,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

park brake travel

Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,943 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 19,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 15,044 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 15,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 10,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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YX56 FFS is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YX56 FFS, 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 YX56 FFS registered?

YX56 FFS is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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