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VX56 JHZ

2006 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,115 mi
Last recorded110,115 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 JHZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 110,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2025 103,567 miles

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 103,567 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 100,788 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 94,290 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 88,587 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 88,587 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 78,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 72,243 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Widespread Underbody Surface Corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2019 62,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 60,629 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 57,135 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 53,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 46,299 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 46,202 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 37,986 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,417 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 25,061 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 18,615 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 13,685 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 10,827 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 10,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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VX56 JHZ 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 81.8%.

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 VX56 JHZ, 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 VX56 JHZ registered?

VX56 JHZ is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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