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KE06 EFL

2006 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,772 mi
Last recorded82,772 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 MG ZS53,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE06 EFL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,772 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside & nearside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (near front lower back bush area & jacking points) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate & split at joint also rear exhaust slightly deteriorated at joint

offside & nearside front upper ball joint dust covers perishing

outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sill

Fail 29 Sep 2020 82,770 miles

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

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside & nearside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ON 2MM WILL NEED ATTENTION SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (near front lower back bush area & jacking points) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate & split at joint also rear exhaust slightly deteriorated at joint

offside & nearside front upper ball joint dust covers perishing

outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sill

Pass 19 Mar 2019 79,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front wipers slightly smearing but clearing windscreen

offside & nearside front jacking point area corroded and rusty but not considered excessive thumb pressure applied

outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sill

Fail 18 Mar 2019 79,568 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside & nearside front jacking point area corroded and rusty but not considered excessive thumb pressure applied

outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sill

Pass 7 Apr 2018 77,799 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 76,625 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,833 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 62,832 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,548 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking

Oil leak around oil filter

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 7 Apr 2015 58,543 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking

Oil leak around oil filter

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,095 miles

COOLANT PIPE FOULING ALTERNATOR.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON INNER SHOULDERS.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS METAL OBJECT IN TREAD.

OFFSIDE REAR UPPER RADIUS ARM BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN.

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BUCKLED SLIGHTLY.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 55,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

COOLANT PIPE FOULING ALTERNATOR.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON INNER SHOULDERS.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS METAL OBJECT IN TREAD.

OFFSIDE REAR UPPER RADIUS ARM BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN.

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BUCKLED SLIGHTLY.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,315 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

differnt aspect ratio tyres front and rear axles

o/s front tyre wall damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2013 50,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

differnt aspect ratio tyres front and rear axles

o/s front tyre wall damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2012 46,361 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 46,361 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,251 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,298 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 24,760 miles

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

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

Travel on clutch pedal not very good, gear selection difficult.

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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KE06 EFL is a 2006 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KE06 EFL, 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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KE06 EFL is a 2006 MG ZS, first registered on 3 April 2006.

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