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DX06 VLK

2006 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,586 mi
Last recorded60,586 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 VLK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 60,586 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 54,954 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 54,918 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 48,339 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 44,387 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 39,759 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 35,305 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 26,824 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 26,816 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 15,873 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 6,197 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,171 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 29,212 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 29,212 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 25,464 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 20,658 miles

ns and os rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 11 Jul 2011 20,658 miles

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

ns and os rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 23 Jul 2010 16,423 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 11,899 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 11,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VLK is a 2006 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLK, 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 DX06 VLK registered?

DX06 VLK is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 21 August 2006.

Is DX06 VLK safe to buy?

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