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A1 EMU

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,316 mi
Last recorded8,316 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 EMU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 8,316 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 8,293 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 7,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 7,526 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 7,207 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack but no chords visible

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 11 Mar 2016 7,206 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack but no chords visible

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Mar 2015 6,666 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 6,413 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 5,682 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 4,453 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 3,626 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 3,247 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 2,907 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 2,398 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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A1 EMU is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A1 EMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A1 EMU registered?

A1 EMU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is A1 EMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 EMU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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