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SN06 GAW

2006 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,110 mi
Last recorded22,110 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 GAW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 22,110 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Aug 2024 22,110 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2023 22,094 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear parking brake not as effective as nearside

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in various areas

Fail 21 Jul 2023 22,094 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear parking brake not as effective as nearside

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in various areas

Pass 22 Jun 2022 21,688 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 20,924 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 19,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 19,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper blades not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 18,996 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 18,960 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 18,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 18,851 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 18,233 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 17,869 miles

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

exhaust corroded at joints and mountings

front and rear ABS rings corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

oil leak/s

outer sills corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2015 16,745 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn / rear pitting

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 15,821 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 15,821 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 14,515 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 13,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 12,267 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 12,267 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 10,255 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 10,255 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 7,997 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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SN06 GAW is a 2006 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN06 GAW, 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 SN06 GAW registered?

SN06 GAW is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is SN06 GAW safe to buy?

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