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GU05 VBX

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

34,036 mi
Last recorded34,036 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 VBX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 34,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 31,309 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face in very poor condition (would advise replacement) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face in very poor condition (would advise replacement) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Fail 11 Mar 2019 31,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face in very poor condition (would advise replacement) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face in very poor condition (would advise replacement) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 13 Feb 2018 26,119 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

third stop lamp not working

Pass 7 Mar 2017 23,769 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker within swept area of windscreen by more than 40mm ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 23,769 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker within swept area of windscreen by more than 40mm ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 23,172 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,789 miles

offside front disc very heavilly corrodedon inner face

Fail 11 Mar 2015 22,785 miles

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

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

offside front disc very heavilly corrodedon inner face

Fail 13 Mar 2014 21,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake disc inner faces are pitting/corroded

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Mar 2014 21,341 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake disc inner faces are pitting/corroded

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 12 Apr 2013 20,481 miles

engine management light on

front brake disc corroded on inner faces

Pass 4 May 2012 17,942 miles

Engine warning light on.

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

SRS light on.

Fail 4 May 2012 17,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine warning light on.

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

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

SRS light on.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,345 miles

STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGE AND ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 11 May 2010 11,091 miles

Rear tyre check 3000 miles

Fail 11 May 2010 11,091 miles

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

Rear tyre check 3000 miles

Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,059 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 7,759 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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GU05 VBX is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GU05 VBX, 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 GU05 VBX registered?

GU05 VBX is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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