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DU05 VTG

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,615 mi
Last recorded39,615 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VTG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 39,615 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 33,196 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 33,196 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,139 miles

Coolant warning lamp is lit

Fail 23 Sep 2013 31,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant warning lamp is lit

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2012 28,748 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,621 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 20,469 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,073 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 19,073 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 18,358 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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DU05 VTG is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU05 VTG, 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 DU05 VTG registered?

DU05 VTG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DU05 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 VTG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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