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GN05 OHJ

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,135 mi
Last recorded21,135 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 OHJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 21,135 miles

Both outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2021 20,630 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 19,863 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 19,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 19,046 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 18,331 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 17,629 miles

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inside surfaces (3.5.1n)

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 20 May 2016 16,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 May 2016 16,505 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2015 15,716 miles

All tyres showing signs of age (cracks in tread)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 14,966 miles

All tyres aged (cracks)

Pass 7 May 2013 14,343 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 13,433 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 12,347 miles

front brake disc inner running surfaces very poor condition [both]

Fail 11 May 2011 12,347 miles

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

front brake disc inner running surfaces very poor condition [both]

Pass 6 May 2010 10,489 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 8,235 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 5,045 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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GN05 OHJ 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 83.3%.

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 GN05 OHJ, 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 GN05 OHJ registered?

GN05 OHJ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is GN05 OHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 OHJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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