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MX55 LVP

2006 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,879 mi
Last recorded89,879 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 LVP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,879 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion subframe and floor corroded and heavy under sealed (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened need changing on limit (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit need changing (3.5.1i)

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe and floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 89,087 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 89,087 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 88,132 miles

Offside Rear top ball joint

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 85,737 miles

Clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 84,984 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 76,477 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 76,345 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 64,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 52,575 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 18 Feb 2012 52,438 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2011 39,775 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 39,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,080 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 17,951 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 17,908 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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MX55 LVP is a 2006 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MX55 LVP, 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 MX55 LVP registered?

MX55 LVP is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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