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SN56 FCE

2006 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,666 mi
Last recorded12,666 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 FCE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 12,666 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 10,911 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 10,298 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 9,554 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 8,571 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 7,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 7,390 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 4,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Aug 2018 4,922 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 2,791 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 2,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 1,210 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 20,121 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 20,120 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 18,256 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 18,245 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 17,017 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 16,069 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 16,057 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 22 Sep 2010 15,187 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 13,054 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 13,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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SN56 FCE is a 2006 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SN56 FCE, 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 SN56 FCE registered?

SN56 FCE is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is SN56 FCE safe to buy?

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