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CU06 ONV

2006 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

138,914 mi
Last recorded138,914 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 ONV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2018 138,914 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 135,785 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 135,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 133,130 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 133,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 123,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 123,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 113,570 miles

plastic body sills fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2013 99,881 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 85,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 85,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

srs light on

Pass 20 Jan 2011 72,730 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 72,730 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,102 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 59,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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CU06 ONV is a 2006 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CU06 ONV, 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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CU06 ONV is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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