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EK05 UAC

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,053 mi
Last recorded73,053 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 UAC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 73,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2018 69,639 miles

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

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2017 65,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (change asap) (4.1.E.1)

front & rear subframes rusty

rear exhaust

Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,212 miles

front + rear sub frames rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2016 60,203 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system fouling arch liner (2.2.D.2a)

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

front + rear sub frames rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,701 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 44,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,905 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,796 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,366 miles

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,822 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,298 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,657 miles

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

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

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 UAC is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK05 UAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK05 UAC registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK05 UAC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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