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EK05 TZL

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,419 mi
Last recorded62,419 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 TZL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 62,419 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 62,419 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 62,080 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 61,696 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 61,690 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2018 61,183 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 60,135 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,985 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,435 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,937 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,694 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,698 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 41,509 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 35,481 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 30,844 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 25,020 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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EK05 TZL is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EK05 TZL, 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 EK05 TZL registered?

EK05 TZL is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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