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J12 VVC

2006 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,620 mi
Last recorded59,620 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 VVC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 59,620 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 59,252 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 58,911 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 57,542 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 56,529 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2022 56,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 May 2021 55,367 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2020 53,200 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 52,961 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,265 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 52,018 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,383 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,843 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,589 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,424 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 45,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 42,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 39,844 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 39,844 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,265 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,260 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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J12 VVC is a 2006 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 J12 VVC, 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 J12 VVC registered?

J12 VVC is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 3 February 2006.

Is J12 VVC safe to buy?

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