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GU05 WHC

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,178 mi
Last recorded59,178 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 WHC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 59,178 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has age related cuts

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

both front upper subframe mount brackets have corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2020 59,178 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre has age related cuts

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

both front upper subframe mount brackets have corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2019 53,384 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 53,384 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 49,692 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 49,692 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 49,681 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)

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

Engine coolant leak.

Exhaust rear mounting strap broken.

General under vehicle corrosion.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,540 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,398 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper 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)

exhaust corroding in places.

front and rear brake discs rusty.

high level stop lamp not working.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,128 miles

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

both rear tyres perished & cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,946 miles

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

both the nearside front and offside rear tyres are showing signs of age

Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,251 miles

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre side wall

Fail 23 Mar 2011 36,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f washer one of two jets blocked still provides sufficent washer fluid

Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,565 miles

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

o/s/f washer one of two jets blocked still provides sufficent washer fluid

Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,003 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,357 miles

Slight play noted in Offside and Nearside front lower shock absorber pivots.

Slight play noted in Offside rear suspension lower front arm outer pivot.

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 WHC is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GU05 WHC, 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 WHC registered?

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

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