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HX56 BWG

2006 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,534 mi
Last recorded31,534 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 BWG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 31,534 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 31,534 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 24,590 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2025 24,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 23,891 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 23,537 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 23,081 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 22,530 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 21,970 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 20,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 20,534 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 20,344 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 20,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 19,911 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 13 May 2015 19,095 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 18,913 miles

all tyre pressures slightly low

both front tyres on 3mm tread and bald on inner edge

both rear indicator bulbs starting to emit white light

play in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint

play in nearside track rod end

rear brake pads worn

Pass 26 Feb 2014 17,886 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 16,360 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 13,682 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 11,007 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 8,051 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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HX56 BWG is a 2006 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HX56 BWG, 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 HX56 BWG registered?

HX56 BWG is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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