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CX05 FSD

2005 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,379 mi
Last recorded85,379 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 FSD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 85,379 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 85,094 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 84,008 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 82,936 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 81,455 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 78,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 78,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,796 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2014 76,796 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2013 64,140 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 64,140 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2012 52,132 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 40,169 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 40,169 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 27,704 miles

engine management light staying on.

slight side to sisde play to handbrake lever pivot/mounting.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 24,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise spare and osf tyres worn low

Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,587 miles

advise spare and osf tyres worn low

Fail 25 Feb 2008 18,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,385 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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CX05 FSD is a 2005 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CX05 FSD, 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 CX05 FSD registered?

CX05 FSD is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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