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E13 BFE

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,222 mi
Last recorded43,222 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 BFE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 43,222 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 43,095 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 42,838 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bush

Offside Rear suspension arm bush slight play

Pass 22 May 2019 42,070 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 42,056 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 40,005 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,684 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 31,484 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,202 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,760 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,346 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,223 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 18,223 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,391 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 6,723 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 6,380 miles

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

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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E13 BFE is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E13 BFE, 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 E13 BFE registered?

E13 BFE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is E13 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E13 BFE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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