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MX56 KWS

2006 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

140,992 mi
Last recorded140,992 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 KWS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 140,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 140,991 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 132,797 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 132,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 121,209 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 121,137 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 108,019 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 107,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush track controil arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush track control arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 93,889 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 80,493 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 68,090 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 68,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 54,387 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brakes low reading and hand brake

Pass 2 Jan 2013 54,387 miles

rear brakes low reading and hand brake

Pass 4 Jan 2012 43,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 43,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,417 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 30,238 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 16,460 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 16,460 miles

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

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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MX56 KWS is a 2006 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MX56 KWS, 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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MX56 KWS is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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