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HF55 DCY

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

25,757 mi
Last recorded25,757 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 DCY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 25,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 25,746 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 25,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 25,013 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 23,733 miles

Front discs poor on inner faces.

N/S/F tyre low inner edge.

Rear brake pads low.

Windscreen washers poor.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 23,727 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front discs poor on inner faces.

N/S/F tyre low inner edge.

Rear brake pads low.

Windscreen washers poor.

Fail 14 Apr 2015 23,059 miles

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

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

WASHERS POOR

Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,059 miles

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

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

WASHERS POOR

Pass 3 Oct 2013 21,860 miles

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

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

WASHERS POOR

Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,115 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 18,188 miles

N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R tyres getting low inner edges.

Slight play in O/S/F inner steering rack knuckle and N/S/R lower front suspension arm.

Fail 6 Oct 2011 18,188 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R tyres getting low inner edges.

Slight play in O/S/F inner steering rack knuckle and N/S/R lower front suspension arm.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 12,891 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 12,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 6,316 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 6,316 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HF55 DCY is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 HF55 DCY, 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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HF55 DCY is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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