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MK55 BJV

2006 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,268 mi
Last recorded46,268 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 BJV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2025 46,268 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 44,630 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 44,630 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 44,610 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 40,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame is very corroded

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded under car

Fail 31 Aug 2022 40,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame is very corroded

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded under car

Pass 2 Sep 2021 36,033 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 32,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 28,892 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 29,535 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 29,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear subframe mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 26,478 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 26,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak At engine area ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 24,355 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 22,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 20,033 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 18,056 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 15,562 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 13,903 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 12,171 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 10,531 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 8,352 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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MK55 BJV is a 2006 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MK55 BJV, 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 MK55 BJV registered?

MK55 BJV is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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