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MV56 FOJ

2006 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,688 mi
Last recorded70,688 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 MG Zt64,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 FOJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2021 70,688 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from join forward (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hitting exhaust (5.2.3 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s+n/s inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 68,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

little reserve travel at handbrake

various components corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2019 68,090 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both and blades not tested for clearing (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front possible bearing noise

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn (3.4 (b) (i))

little reserve travel at handbrake

various components corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2018 64,978 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 64,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2ml (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 63,239 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 62,269 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 52,174 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 52,174 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 45,046 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,427 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,506 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 37,505 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 31,120 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 31,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 27,466 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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MV56 FOJ is a 2006 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 64,992 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 Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV56 FOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV56 FOJ is a 2006 MG Zt, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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