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MX06 DMV

2006 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,497 mi
Last recorded72,497 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX06 DMV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,497 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust silencer slightly corroded

slight corrosion rear sub frame

Fail 12 May 2015 72,497 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leaks

exhaust silencer slightly corroded

slight corrosion rear sub frame

Fail 27 Apr 2015 72,497 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 66,308 miles

both rear brake discs are scored and corroded

nearside front upper suspension arm bushes have play and wear

surface corrosion to both front lower suspension arms

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Fail 25 Mar 2014 66,307 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs are scored and corroded

nearside front upper suspension arm bushes have play and wear

surface corrosion to both front lower suspension arms

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,993 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 64,993 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 48,716 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 34,594 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 34,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,113 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 29,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 22,251 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)

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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MX06 DMV is a 2006 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MX06 DMV, 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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MX06 DMV is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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