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BV55 UOE

2006 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,429 mi
Last recorded78,429 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UOE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2022 78,429 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn innermost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement innermost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 72,727 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 72,594 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section joint to rear area. (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front fog lamp not working.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 2mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advice 205/45/17/88w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 68,377 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All under (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 67,494 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All under (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,845 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 59,623 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,565 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 56,565 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,933 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 52,933 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,420 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 49,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,897 miles

slight wheel bearing noise

Fail 21 Feb 2012 43,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 39,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 38,573 miles

N/S/R tyre has small crack on inside wall

Pass 12 Dec 2009 30,841 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 21,436 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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BV55 UOE is a 2006 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV55 UOE, 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 BV55 UOE registered?

BV55 UOE is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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