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SXI 303

2006 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,426 mi
Last recorded39,426 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXI 303
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 39,426 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 39,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 39,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 39,278 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 39,181 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 39,176 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 39,118 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 39,070 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 39,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 38,474 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 38,342 miles

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 38,174 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,974 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,857 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 37,857 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 37,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 37,595 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 37,325 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 37,118 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 37,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 32,834 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 26,497 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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SXI 303 is a 2006 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SXI 303, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SXI 303 registered?

SXI 303 is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 13 February 2006.

Is SXI 303 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXI 303 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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