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MX06 DOU

2006 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,050 mi
Last recorded98,050 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX06 DOU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 98,050 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,861 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 91,931 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 88,947 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 88,947 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 86,382 miles

Nearside Rear wheel is slightly binding

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

part of the exhaust system has slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2017 86,380 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel is slightly binding

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

part of the exhaust system has slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2016 83,116 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 80,846 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 80,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 77,605 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 75,745 miles

coolant pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear wheel slightly stiff when turned by hand

Fail 16 May 2013 75,745 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

coolant pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear wheel slightly stiff when turned by hand

Pass 10 May 2012 61,861 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 61,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE ON LIMITS AND HEAVILY BALD ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2011 46,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 29,449 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 13,285 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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MX06 DOU is a 2006 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DOU, 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 DOU is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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