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FJ56 UVV

2006 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,209 mi
Last recorded59,209 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 UVV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2021 59,209 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty/corroded only just in limits on day of inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty/corroded only just in limits on day of inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension frame very rusty/corroded only just in limits on day of inspection

rear engine /suspension frame very rusty/corroded only just in limits on day of inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2020 57,628 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 57,519 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush eye bush/bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty /corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

brake/suspension areas very rusty/corroded

suspension frame very rusty/corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 54,719 miles

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

Central surface rust front and rear

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 54,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel hitting wishbone on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Central surface rust front and rear

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 50,767 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on all discs

footbrake reading on 51%

Fail 21 Jun 2017 50,767 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on all discs

footbrake reading on 51%

Pass 2 Jul 2016 48,641 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 47,409 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,838 miles

both track rod ends slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2012 42,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 40,006 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 38,443 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 34,928 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,928 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm 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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FJ56 UVV is a 2006 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJ56 UVV, 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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FJ56 UVV is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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