MOT Status
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85,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both front tyres have minor cracks in tread.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.
Fluid leak, but not excessive Suspect coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate cracked.
General corrosion of underside of vehicle.
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damaged. 195/45/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Throttle cable stiff.
Valve stem slightly damaged Both front perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
backbox corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40/16 86 w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
backbox corroded
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40/16 86w (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid switch broken (8.2.3)
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40/16 86w (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear and perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear and perished (4.1.E.1)
backbox in poor condition
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush foremost (2.4.G.2)
both front wipers poor
both rear tyres perished
engine leaking oil
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
exhaust flexible section in poor condition
Oil leak
exhaust flexible section in poor condition
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front discs reduced wear
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear silencer strap broken but system adequately supported
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HX55 BKN is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 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 HX55 BKN, 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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HX55 BKN is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 25 November 2005.
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