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LG05 XOX

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,370 mi
Last recorded34,370 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 XOX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,370 miles

all 4 brake discs are pitted with rust

Fail 16 Mar 2012 34,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all 4 brake discs are pitted with rust

Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,344 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 32,150 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,383 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 23,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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LG05 XOX is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG05 XOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG05 XOX?

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What year was LG05 XOX registered?

LG05 XOX is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is LG05 XOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 XOX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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