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FH54 ZRX

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,407 mi
Last recorded56,407 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 ZRX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 56,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,379 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 56,376 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,919 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play on offside front steering arm end

Fail 28 Aug 2013 54,729 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play on offside front steering arm end

Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,957 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread starting to seperate (inner sidewall)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 47,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre tread starting to seperate (inner sidewall)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,994 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,766 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 31,383 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 29,531 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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FH54 ZRX is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FH54 ZRX, 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 FH54 ZRX registered?

FH54 ZRX is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is FH54 ZRX safe to buy?

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