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BX55 UYF

2006 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

61,700 mi
Last recorded61,700 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 UYF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 61,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear door outer handle partly adrift

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

corrosion numerous suspension parts

corrosion numerous under body panels

Pass 5 Aug 2024 61,476 miles

Nearside Rear Outer door handle partly adrift

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heatshield partly adrift

wipers not working on delay but ok on other speeds

Pass 28 Jul 2023 60,817 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Outer door handle partly adrift

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

all suspension parts corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2023 60,815 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 60,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

wipers dont work on intermittent

Fail 2 Aug 2022 60,471 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

wipers dont work on intermittent

Pass 29 Jul 2021 59,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer door handle partly insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion numerious underbody panels

wipers do not work on intermitent but ok on other speeds

Fail 26 Jul 2021 59,772 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer door handle partly insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion numerious underbody panels

wipers do not work on intermitent but ok on other speeds

Pass 22 Jul 2020 58,678 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2019 56,715 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Door outer handle damaged & insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2019 56,711 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system On ABS unit (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Door outer handle damaged & insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,537 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 54,533 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 52,032 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear door handle deteriorated

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2017 52,032 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear door handle deteriorated

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,357 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 48,356 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,081 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 41,779 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 41,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,701 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 38,701 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,600 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 33,672 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,423 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,171 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 30,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 23,901 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BX55 UYF is a 2006 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BX55 UYF, 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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BX55 UYF is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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