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HN05 LXE

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

92,569 mi
Last recorded92,569 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 LXE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 92,569 miles

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

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

reverse light inoperative

Fail 2 Nov 2022 92,569 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185.55.15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

reverse light inoperative

Pass 4 Nov 2021 88,805 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 88,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,025 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 80,904 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 80,902 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,230 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 73,230 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 67,703 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Front mounting bracket (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Front mounting bracket (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 63,579 miles

NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE TREAD

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Fail 1 Nov 2016 63,579 miles

NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE TREAD

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Pass 17 Nov 2015 60,461 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 57,328 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

rear service and parking brake imbalance,high

some damage toouter wall of nearside front tyre

some play within nearside track rod ball joint

spare wheel is not secured

Fail 23 Oct 2014 57,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

some damage toouter wall of nearside front tyre

some play within nearside track rod ball joint

spare wheel is not secured

Pass 13 Nov 2013 51,424 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 44,972 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 44,970 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,152 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 37,146 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,098 miles

Advanced corrosion to inner edges of N/S & O/S front discs

Fail 21 Feb 2011 27,087 miles

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

Advanced corrosion to inner edges of N/S & O/S front discs

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 22,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,316 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 10,786 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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HN05 LXE is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HN05 LXE, 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 HN05 LXE registered?

HN05 LXE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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