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J5 XMG

2006 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,896 mi
Last recorded81,896 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 XMG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 81,896 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished / cracked (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 81,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 81,373 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 81,237 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 80,928 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,707 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 80,707 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 79,173 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 78,571 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 77,498 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,413 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 76,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 75,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,915 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,850 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

battery insecure

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside windscreen wiper leaves light lines

Pass 14 Feb 2012 69,427 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 58,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,510 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,847 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 36,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,008 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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J5 XMG is a 2006 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J5 XMG, 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 J5 XMG registered?

J5 XMG is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is J5 XMG safe to buy?

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