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FJ05 VOK

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,104 mi
Last recorded48,104 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 VOK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 48,104 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, hangers and flanges

Corrosion to front brake ferrules

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to inner face (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 48,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Corrosion to exhaust, hangers and flanges

Corrosion to front brake ferrules

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to inner face (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 47,148 miles

Corrosion to exhaust flange and rear box

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play detected in front anti-roll bar drop links

Fail 25 May 2017 47,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion to exhaust flange and rear box

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to front sub-frame

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear sub-frame

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play detected in front anti-roll bar drop links

Front brake ferrules CORRODED - NSF DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2016 44,643 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 44,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure BOLT LOOSE (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened FRONT MOUNT (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 41,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 41,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 37,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f suspension arm has been welded

Fail 23 May 2014 37,549 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 33,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both wipers split

Pass 24 May 2012 29,036 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 24,470 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 21,125 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,042 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 14,149 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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FJ05 VOK is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJ05 VOK, 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 FJ05 VOK registered?

FJ05 VOK is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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