MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,082 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively corroded (1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside under/inner sill corrosion
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively corroded (1.6 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside under/inner sill corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively corroded (1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside under/inner sill corrosion
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively corroded (1.6 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside under/inner sill corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
general corrosion on rear sub frame
Coolant leak ()
alternator belt perished
Coolant leak ()
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
alternator belt perished
Body has slight corrosion rear sub frame (6.1.B.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
clutch pipe corroded
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion rear subframe (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
clutch pipe corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
play in inner tie rods
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nail in worn and perished nearside front tyre
offside front tyre perished and worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
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A17 XAT is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 2005 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 39,704 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 A17 XAT, 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 21 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A17 XAT is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 8 July 2005.
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