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EX05 VBC

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,485 mi
Last recorded113,485 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 VBC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 113,485 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 113,485 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 111,857 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 109,041 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 106,352 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 103,788 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 96,774 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 83,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 83,336 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 70,625 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 60,501 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,970 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 47,970 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,237 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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EX05 VBC is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EX05 VBC, 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 EX05 VBC registered?

EX05 VBC is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EX05 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 VBC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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