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AU05 LVV

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,653 mi
Last recorded19,653 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LVV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 19,653 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 19,190 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 18,639 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 18,383 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 18,373 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 17,813 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 17,806 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 17,194 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 15,543 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 15,543 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 13,769 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 13,769 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 13,768 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust silencer strap broken

Pass 5 Mar 2013 11,263 miles

all brake discs corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 6 Mar 2012 11,262 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 11,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 8,652 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 8,652 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 4,058 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 2,897 miles

advised slight corrosion front disc

advised slight lift osf ball joint

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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AU05 LVV is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU05 LVV, 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 AU05 LVV registered?

AU05 LVV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is AU05 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 LVV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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