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GV55 KAU

2006 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,904 mi
Last recorded52,904 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 KAU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 52,904 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 52,901 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 51,760 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 51,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 50,667 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 49,429 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 47,759 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 47,205 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 47,205 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 46,790 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 46,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 44,832 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 44,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 43,970 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 43,773 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 43,558 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 43,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 42,616 miles

Coolant leak

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front brake discs lipped

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2012 42,379 miles

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

centre and rear discs slightly corroded

centre rear brake light not working

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,127 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 42,125 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,280 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 41,280 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 29,325 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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GV55 KAU is a 2006 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GV55 KAU, 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 GV55 KAU registered?

GV55 KAU is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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