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M9 TFD

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,989 mi
Last recorded48,989 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 TFD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 48,989 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 48,138 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 47,498 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 46,845 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 46,154 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 45,996 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 45,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 44,969 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 44,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 40,940 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,521 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,036 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,521 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 35,521 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,952 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 31,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,789 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,996 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,710 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,035 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 25,035 miles

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

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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M9 TFD is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M9 TFD, 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 M9 TFD registered?

M9 TFD is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 8 February 2005.

Is M9 TFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 TFD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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