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FH05 VTJ

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,680 mi
Last recorded70,680 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 VTJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,680 miles

corrosion to front and rear sub frames

wear nearside front bottom ball joint and bottom shocker bush

wear to offside front top and bottom ball joints

wearto nearside and offside rear top ball joints

Pass 10 May 2012 59,805 miles

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

coolant warning light staying on

exhaust(front flexi pipe)corroded

headlamp aims to be checked at re-test

Fail 7 May 2012 59,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

coolant warning light staying on

exhaust(front flexi pipe)corroded

headlamp aims to be checked at re-test

Pass 7 May 2011 51,493 miles

minor leak from exhaust flexible joint

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 6 May 2011 51,493 miles

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

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

minor leak from exhaust flexible joint

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 6 May 2010 41,202 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack felt at the road wheels

Fail 6 May 2010 41,202 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack felt at the road wheels

Pass 11 May 2009 32,159 miles

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 May 2008 24,361 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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FH05 VTJ is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FH05 VTJ, 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 FH05 VTJ registered?

FH05 VTJ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is FH05 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 VTJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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