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DE54 RRX

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,138 mi
Last recorded53,138 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 RRX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 53,138 miles

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs corroded

front subframe surface corrosion

o/s front arm repaired by welding replacement arm recomended

Fail 18 May 2016 53,132 miles

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs corroded

front subframe surface corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and rear subframes starting to corrode

front and rear discs corroded on inside edge

slight play in n/s front track rod end

Pass 10 Sep 2013 51,371 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 51,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 50,104 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 50,104 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,840 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,534 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 35,441 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front offside tyre starting to wear on the edges

Rear offside tyre starting to wear on the edges

Slight damage to the front offside tyre sidewall NO CORDS SHOWING

Slight play in the front offside top suspension arm rear bush

Slight play in the rear nearside wheel bearing

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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DE54 RRX is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE54 RRX, 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 DE54 RRX registered?

DE54 RRX is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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