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AU55 HYO

2006 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,367 mi
Last recorded81,367 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 81,367 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 76,600 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 76,537 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 72,038 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 67,456 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 67,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 63,174 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2016 63,071 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished

Pass 12 Feb 2014 52,948 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and perrished

Fail 10 Feb 2014 52,940 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and perrished

Pass 5 Feb 2013 474,326 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 47,426 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 42,367 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 42,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 36,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,998 miles

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

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

both wipers deteriated

o/sf tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,883 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AU55 HYO is a 2006 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AU55 HYO, 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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AU55 HYO is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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