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DX55 GYO

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

69,022 mi
Last recorded69,022 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 GYO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 69,022 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 67,893 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 66,333 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 66,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 64,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 63,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,563 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 63,562 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 63,049 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 61,415 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 61,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 61,236 miles

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 61,228 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,191 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 61,191 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,192 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 58,192 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,894 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 51,891 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,639 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 48,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 40,852 miles

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front and rear sub frames starting to corrode

Fail 1 Apr 2011 40,847 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front and rear sub frames starting to corrode

o/s and n/s brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2010 33,165 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2009 25,230 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DX55 GYO is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DX55 GYO, 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 DX55 GYO registered?

DX55 GYO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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