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BF05 OUU

2005 MG Tf 160

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,723 mi
Last recorded98,723 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OUU
MakeMG
ModelTf 160
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 98,723 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 98,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 83,428 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 83,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 76,134 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 76,124 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 68,915 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 68,915 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,192 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,000 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME WEAR AND DETERIORATION ON THERE BRAKING SURFACES.

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 1.6MM ON THERE INNER TYRE TREAD AREAS.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,000 miles

FRONT AND REAR INNER BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME WEAR AND DETERIORATION ON THERE BRAKING SURFACES.

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 1.6MM ON THERE INNER TREAD AREAS.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,472 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 39,471 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 1.6MM.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,544 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,561 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf 160?

Based on 503 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
4,634
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Direction indicator incorrect colour 13
parking brake recording little or no effort 10
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BF05 OUU is a 2005 MG Tf 160 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a MG Tf 160 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF05 OUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf 160 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this MG Tf 160 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF05 OUU registered?

BF05 OUU is a 2005 MG Tf 160, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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