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C18 HJC

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,162 mi
Last recorded46,162 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 HJC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 46,162 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 44,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 42,422 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

o/s/r subframe damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2012 42,422 miles

o/s/r subframe damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,801 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,357 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 39,357 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,680 miles

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

osf and nsf tyres worn near legal limit.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,532 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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C18 HJC is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C18 HJC, 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 C18 HJC registered?

C18 HJC is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is C18 HJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 HJC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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