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LX55 DZF

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,926 mi
Last recorded39,926 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 DZF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 39,926 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 38,981 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 36,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 34,986 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 32,427 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 31,531 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 30,255 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 27,068 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 24,431 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 22,105 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 18,429 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth....nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 15,727 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 12,984 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 11,932 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 10,084 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 8,161 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 6,525 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 5,057 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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LX55 DZF is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DZF, 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 LX55 DZF registered?

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

Is LX55 DZF safe to buy?

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