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N55 MGF

2010 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests40 (34 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,588 mi
Last recorded112,588 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 MG Tf28,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 MGF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

34 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 112,588 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 60,693 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 105,568 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 59,513 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 94,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 56,789 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 82,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 56,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 71,001 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 56,141 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 58,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2021 58,815 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 47,827 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 37,881 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,195 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,923 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 33,583 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,688 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 32,424 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,345 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 54,345 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 31,272 miles

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,119 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2015 54,112 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 28,073 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 27,341 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,469 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 52,469 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 52,469 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 22,790 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,023 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 51,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Corrosion on rear silencer

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,975 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,792 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 50,781 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

nearside and nearside rear discs pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,608 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,935 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,432 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,432 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 26,672 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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N55 MGF is a 2010 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2010 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 28,972 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 N55 MGF, 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 16 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N55 MGF is a 2010 MG Tf, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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