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FX55 DCV

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,982 mi
Last recorded71,982 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 DCV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2020 71,982 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail forward bracket marked also all sub frame heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear strap on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

noise from all wheel when rotated

Pass 9 Nov 2017 67,475 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 67,169 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 60,800 miles

Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 57,932 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 53,163 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,969 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 31,001 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,833 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 19,004 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,564 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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FX55 DCV is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX55 DCV, 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 FX55 DCV registered?

FX55 DCV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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