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GU05 ZBF

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,841 mi
Last recorded57,841 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 ZBF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 57,841 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 56,938 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 54,419 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,528 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 51,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,857 miles

Rear tyres cracking on inner walls no cord visible

Fail 1 Sep 2017 48,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres cracking on inner walls no cord visible

Fail 25 Aug 2017 48,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear both rear clevis pins seized on calipers

Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 41,570 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 37,499 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,118 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 27,413 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 27,389 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 27,389 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,717 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,507 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,936 miles

surface corrosion on front discs

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 ZBF is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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