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LJ55 DJX

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,601 mi
Last recorded36,601 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 DJX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 36,601 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 36,323 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 36,323 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 36,021 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 35,589 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 35,347 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 34,658 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,680 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,919 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 30,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,481 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 28,481 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 24,201 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,806 miles

petrol smell in car no visible leaks

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,691 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,038 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 12,493 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 7,993 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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LJ55 DJX is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJ55 DJX, 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

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What year was LJ55 DJX registered?

LJ55 DJX is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LJ55 DJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 DJX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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