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FM54 WBT

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,891 mi
Last recorded86,891 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 WBT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 86,891 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 86,881 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 86,874 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2016 78,635 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

leaking coolant

Fail 6 May 2016 78,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

exhaust rusty

leaking coolant

Pass 8 May 2015 70,308 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 70,299 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Heavy corrosion in OSF/NSF subframe around anti roll bar mountings and front mounting points

Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,370 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 66,343 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Strong smell of fuel in car when running

Fail 18 Mar 2013 59,319 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,319 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,253 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 50,253 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,551 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,287 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,862 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,405 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 22,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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FM54 WBT is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 FM54 WBT, 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 FM54 WBT registered?

FM54 WBT is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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