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EJ03 EEE

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,822 mi
Last recorded77,822 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 EEE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 77,822 miles

Engine oil dip stick not in dip stick tube.

Exhaust noisy Slightly noisier than would normally be expected . (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust flexible coupling is starting to deteriroate

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rust blister and corrosion forming on nearside outer sill panel

This car has a modified horn press button located on the offside of the dash next to the steering column.

Fail 12 Jun 2024 77,822 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy Slightly noisier than would normally be expected . (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust flexible coupling is starting to deteriroate

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rust blister and corrosion forming on nearside outer sill panel

This car has a modified horn press button located on the offside of the dash next to the steering column.

Pass 14 Jun 2023 74,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion and pitting on both side of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion and pitting on both side of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame starting to deteriorate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare wheel located under bonnet is not secured in place .

This car has a horn press button switch mounted on offside lower dash area. Recommend switch be re-located so as can be seen and operated !

Pass 19 May 2022 69,863 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 69,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 65,207 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 65,103 miles

Central Coolant pipe corroded.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear (Light lense damaged).

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 64,755 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light lense damaged.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 59,513 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at jack point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Low brake efficiency

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside and components have age related corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2018 59,507 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened entire sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at jack point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Low brake efficiency

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside and components have age related corrosion

Pass 23 May 2017 58,168 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 May 2017 58,168 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,249 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front mounting 1st layer to max limit please keep checked (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust outer covering corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 55,103 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front found knocking noise when braking no fault found but please keep checked ?

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front mounting 1st layer to max limit please keep checked (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust outer covering corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 51,717 miles

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

offside front tyre perished

rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Nov 2013 49,572 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 49,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 40,530 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 35,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,585 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 27,585 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 21,911 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 17,089 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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EJ03 EEE is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EJ03 EEE, 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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EJ03 EEE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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