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FJ55 LTV

2006 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,486 mi
Last recorded71,486 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 LTV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 71,486 miles

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

underbody sealed

Pass 7 Oct 2024 71,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 69,908 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 66,480 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 63,680 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 63,675 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 63,208 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 62,994 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 62,989 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 61,529 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,270 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,966 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 57,966 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,467 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,954 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2011 33,891 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 23,717 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)

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 20 Jan 2010 23,717 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2008 19,779 miles

both front wiper blades split

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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FJ55 LTV is a 2006 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ55 LTV, 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 FJ55 LTV registered?

FJ55 LTV is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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