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CX55 DDJ

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,342 mi
Last recorded85,342 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 DDJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 85,342 miles

Nearside Front Sill section corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear box mount rubber perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mount corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 78,670 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 72,656 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 72,656 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust system rear box to catalyst flanges corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front wiper blade splitting

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Soft top roof catch's not locking shut

Pass 7 Jun 2016 64,840 miles

both rear wheel arches light corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,665 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 44,892 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 44,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,454 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,355 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,422 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,955 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 21,923 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 10,589 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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CX55 DDJ is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CX55 DDJ, 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 CX55 DDJ registered?

CX55 DDJ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is CX55 DDJ safe to buy?

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