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FP56 ZFZ

2006 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,316 mi
Last recorded46,316 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 ZFZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 46,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front suspension ball joint nut locking split pin corroded /missing

Fail 29 May 2018 46,303 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower ball joint nut split pin missing

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

Pass 30 May 2017 38,830 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front o/s & n/s tyres worn @ inner edges

front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 29 May 2017 38,823 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front o/s & n/s tyres worn @ inner edges

Offside Rear slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 May 2016 32,090 miles

Front bonnet safety catch inop

engine oil @ minimum

Pass 29 May 2015 25,596 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 19,895 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 Oct 2013 16,138 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 16,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 14,729 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 12,094 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 12,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 8,920 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 6,202 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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FP56 ZFZ is a 2006 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FP56 ZFZ, 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 FP56 ZFZ registered?

FP56 ZFZ is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is FP56 ZFZ safe to buy?

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