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A17 XAT

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

44,082 mi
Last recorded44,082 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 XAT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 44,082 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 44,056 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 41,116 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 41,046 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 41,041 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 40,964 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 40,144 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 37,751 miles

Coolant leak ()

alternator belt perished

Fail 5 Nov 2018 37,751 miles

Coolant leak ()

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

alternator belt perished

Pass 22 Nov 2017 36,870 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 36,869 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,820 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 35,820 miles

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) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,905 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 34,072 miles

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 34,021 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 30,298 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 27,934 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,025 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,505 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 20,505 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 17,299 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 17,299 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 17,299 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 13,114 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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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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