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LX55 DYT

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,733 mi
Last recorded128,733 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 DYT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 128,733 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 128,733 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 106,375 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 88,197 miles

front exhaust badly deteriorated

rear exhaust badly corroded

slight movement at both front hubs

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,544 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 67,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,667 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,240 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 45,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,349 miles

All 4 brake discs are showing various forms of corrosion on their reverse sides.

Slight play in n/s of steering rack.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,651 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside and offside rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2008 20,339 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn at inner facings

both rear silencer bracket rubbers wearing

nearside rear anti-roll bar link bar bushes beginning to split

rear brake pads nearing 1,5mm

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 DYT is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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