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AO05 AFX

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,340 mi
Last recorded50,340 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 AFX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 50,340 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 50,340 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 50,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 50,198 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 50,189 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 50,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 49,972 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Foward stabiliser rod outer bush slight play/wear

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 48,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,011 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,061 miles

Front tyres deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,604 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,594 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 43,594 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 41,215 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 38,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 38,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Dec 2011 24,663 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,711 miles

Oil leak

screen washer jets weak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,427 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 16,663 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 12,488 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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AO05 AFX is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO05 AFX, 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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What year was AO05 AFX registered?

AO05 AFX is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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