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J9 HOU

2006 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

31,562 mi
Last recorded31,562 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 HOU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 31,562 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 29,690 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 26,587 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 24,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight wear on tyre,

Pass 12 Apr 2022 24,090 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 23,051 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 22,155 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 21,525 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 20,140 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 18,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 16,984 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 15,900 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 14,664 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,466 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 12,466 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 9,653 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 9,653 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 6,729 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 6,729 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2009 3,796 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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J9 HOU is a 2006 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J9 HOU, 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 J9 HOU registered?

J9 HOU is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is J9 HOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 HOU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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