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AO54 ZLV

2005 MG Tf

Pink Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,886 mi
Last recorded89,886 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 ZLV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2022 89,886 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

gearbox mount corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2021 89,881 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 88,831 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes front to rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 88,772 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes front to rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 87,486 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear back box

Pass 14 Mar 2017 83,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front and rear underside (6.1.A.1)

windscreen washer control modified and moved to another location

Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,704 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 77,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,194 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,477 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 63,477 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,681 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 55,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,120 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 46,120 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,329 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,821 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,574 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 15,126 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 15,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 6,467 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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AO54 ZLV is a 2005 MG Tf in Pink with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO54 ZLV, 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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AO54 ZLV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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