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LX55 DYH

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,762 mi
Last recorded140,762 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 DYH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 140,762 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 140,759 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 140,757 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 129,229 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 115,208 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 102,202 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 86,707 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 71,726 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,426 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,966 miles

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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LX55 DYH is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LX55 DYH, 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 LX55 DYH registered?

LX55 DYH is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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