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259 UXV

2006 MG Tf

Cream Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,435 mi
Last recorded53,435 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration259 UXV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2013 53,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Slight play offside steering arm inner joint

Pass 29 Aug 2013 53,435 miles

Slight play offside steering arm inner joint

Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,848 miles

recommend new engine and gearbox mountings

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,220 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 52,220 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,524 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 51,502 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

oil leak on engine and rear diff

Fail 6 Jul 2009 51,502 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

oil leak on engine and rear diff

Pass 1 Jul 2008 51,136 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 50,787 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 50,787 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,366 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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259 UXV is a 2006 MG Tf in Cream with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 37,182 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 Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 259 UXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 259 UXV registered?

259 UXV is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is 259 UXV safe to buy?

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