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FM54 XDB

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,037 mi
Last recorded36,037 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 XDB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 36,037 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 36,037 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 34,638 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 34,638 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear exhaust mounting braket corroded and broken

Pass 1 Aug 2013 32,250 miles

ignition plug lead /coil shorting on to cylinder head

Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,995 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 29,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres are severely perished and starting to split on the tread area and side walls,prompt replacement is advised

drivers window does not function

front and rear brake discs are severely corroded and worn,prompt replacement is advised!

Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,642 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

front and rear brake discs are badly corroded

front and rear brake discs are worn to thier minimum thickness,advise prompt replacement!

Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,475 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces prompt replacement advised

offside rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,648 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin lipped on inner edge and rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,916 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing close to limit

Fail 27 Jun 2008 24,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs lipped on inner edge wearing thin

Pass 6 Jul 2007 22,092 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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FM54 XDB is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

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

Is FM54 XDB safe to buy?

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