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CV05 MTJ

2005 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

66,288 mi
Last recorded66,288 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 MTJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 66,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 660,223 miles

Offside Front shock absorber bush worn not excessive

Pass 6 Aug 2021 65,407 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 65,386 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,183 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 64,777 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,585 miles

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

hand brake cables poor

Fail 3 Sep 2018 62,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

hand brake cables poor

Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,055 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub frame support braket (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 52,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub frame support braket (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 41,259 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,590 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel

Pass 15 Jan 2015 29,946 miles

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

light corrosion front subframe

light cracking o/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2014 28,928 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 28,917 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,073 miles

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

battery insecure

engine managment light illuminated

Fail 10 Jan 2013 28,073 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

battery insecure

engine managment light illuminated

Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,077 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 25,077 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 23,446 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 18,709 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,926 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 14,812 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 10,156 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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CV05 MTJ is a 2005 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 CV05 MTJ, 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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CV05 MTJ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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