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DK05 OPP

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,477 mi
Last recorded81,477 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 OPP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2017 81,477 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/zr16 86wxl (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s ands n/s front (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads deteriorated,, recommend replace (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened recommend attention/wax oil (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush,, recommend replace (2.7.4)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front lower arms,, recommend replace (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front corroded,, recommend attention/replace (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear,, corroded,, recommend attention/replace (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre, outer sidewall, small cut

n/s/r upper suspension ball joint, slight play

o/s headlamp main beam image and output deminished

o/s/r brake binding slightly,, recommend check

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2015 77,812 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 77,810 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2014 70,947 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 70,947 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 67,499 miles

nearside front rack gaitor twisted

Fail 3 Jul 2013 67,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front rack gaitor twisted

Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,748 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 60,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 49,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 49,524 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 40,507 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,256 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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DK05 OPP is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DK05 OPP, 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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DK05 OPP is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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