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DX05 VVB

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,440 mi
Last recorded54,440 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 VVB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 54,440 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,573 miles

centre rear stop lamp not working

front & rear subframes corroded

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2014 51,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

centre rear stop lamp not working

front & rear subframes corroded

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2013 46,111 miles

1washer jet on o/s inop

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads very low

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,111 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Rear brake pads very low

1washer jet on o/s inop

Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

both front suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear indiactor staring to discolour

nearside rear suspension arm bush has slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,856 miles

front discs slightly corroded/worn.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,425 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 30,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre flat

Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,317 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 17,664 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DX05 VVB 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 75%.

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 DX05 VVB, 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 DX05 VVB registered?

DX05 VVB is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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