2006 MG TF · 1,023 MOT tests
2006 MG TF reliability
2006 MG TFs fail 27.5% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 TF years (1,023 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MG TFs: 30.8%)
- 27.5%
- first-time fail rate (all MG TFs: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 48,028
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,023
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 5.8% of tests fail here (49% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 MG TF
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.4%
- Lights and electrics9.5%
- Brakes7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Tyres3%
- Steering2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.25%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm corroded and weakened 2.25%
A corroded suspension arm can fail, causing loss of wheel control, so it needs immediate inspection and repair.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.15%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.05%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.05%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.86%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (11.53%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (9.09%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.94%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.87%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.18%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (4.3%)
Is a 2006 MG TF reliable?
2006 MG TFs fail 27.5% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 TF years (1,023 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 MG TF MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (2.25% of tests), suspension arm corroded and weakened (2.25% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.15% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 MG TF have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 MG TF shows 48,028 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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