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DX06 FTF

2006 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,078 mi
Last recorded76,078 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 FTF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 76,078 miles

Front & Rear subframes corroded

Both front & rear chassis legs corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2024 73,704 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 73,704 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 72,735 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 68,863 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215.40.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215.40.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer casing corroded and split/ not leaking at time of test

Fail 13 Apr 2022 68,859 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215.40.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215.40.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer casing corroded and split/ not leaking at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2021 65,115 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/16 inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 59,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 59,473 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 53,950 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc faces (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 53,950 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc faces (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 51,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 45,516 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 40,906 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 30,408 miles

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

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

offside front inner brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 4 Feb 2013 30,402 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front inner brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,617 miles

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

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

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

offside front inner brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 14 Feb 2012 26,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

offside front inner brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 7 Feb 2011 22,441 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 16,654 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 16,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 12,473 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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DX06 FTF is a 2006 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DX06 FTF, 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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DX06 FTF is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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