MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
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 !
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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)
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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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