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B16 EBW

2006 MG ZS

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,151 mi
Last recorded89,151 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 EBW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 89,151 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody covered in under seal

Fail 22 Jan 2026 89,141 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 30 Jan 2025 78,601 miles

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 13 Jan 2020 78,438 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 77,880 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 73,285 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 73,285 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 71,740 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 66,951 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,601 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,050 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,040 miles

unable to check sills due to plastic skirts

Pass 5 Sep 2009 39,346 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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B16 EBW is a 2006 MG ZS in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2006 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,956 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 EBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B16 EBW registered?

B16 EBW is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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