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EA05 OOY

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,233 mi
Last recorded76,233 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 OOY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 76,233 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 74,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 71,017 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 63,140 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 54,666 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 45,526 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,387 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 24,406 miles

both front tyres cracked around tread

both front tyres worn on inner edge 185/55/15

windscreen scratched zone A

Pass 7 Dec 2009 9,989 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 7,256 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 4,044 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2008 4,044 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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EA05 OOY is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EA05 OOY, 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 EA05 OOY registered?

EA05 OOY is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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