CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU55 HYK

2006 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,325 mi
Last recorded89,325 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 HYK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 89,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 89,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 89,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 84,644 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 84,644 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 72,322 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 60,853 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 60,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 59,712 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface area deterated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 57,465 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 57,465 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall split badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 53,210 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 53,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 51,947 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 51,437 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

nail embedded at the off side rear tyre tread.

near side rear upper swivel joint shows play.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

off side indicator side repeater unit incomplete(glass missing)

off side rear upper swivel joint shows play.

rear exhaust mounting strap incomplete and not fully supporting the system.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 11%.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 51,437 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

nail embedded at the off side rear tyre tread.

near side rear upper swivel joint shows play.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

off side indicator side repeater unit incomplete(glass missing)

off side rear upper swivel joint shows play.

rear exhaust mounting strap incomplete and not fully supporting the system.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 11%.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 49,332 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded + bracket broken, system supported ok

offside side repeater lens missing

osf tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,013 miles

engine management light on.

offside front tyre worn on outside edge, starting to perish and worn to 3mm.

offside rear brake disc corroded and pitted.

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 47,013 miles

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

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

engine management light on.

nearside front tyre worn out of shape and bald on inside edge.

offside front tyre worn on outside edge, starting to perish and worn to 3mm.

offside rear brake disc corroded and pitted.

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 44,427 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

exhaust corrosion.

Fail 12 Apr 2013 44,418 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

exhaust corrosion.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,032 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 37,720 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,720 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,609 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,389 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
Full MG Tf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AU55 HYK is a 2006 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AU55 HYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU55 HYK?

You can check the full history of AU55 HYK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU55 HYK registered?

AU55 HYK is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 2 February 2006.

Is AU55 HYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 HYK shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU55 HYK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU55 HYK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.