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MA05 OBC

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,023 mi
Last recorded56,023 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 OBC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2016 56,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edged, also perished (4.1.E.1)

engine misfiring at idle

exhaust flex deteriorated & back box bracket missing but secure

oli leak from gearbox

Pass 30 Jul 2014 50,840 miles

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

both front tyres cracking in tread, rear o/s tyre wall cracked.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 50,840 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front o/s tyre under inflatted, both front tyres have cracking in tread

Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,429 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 46,010 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,053 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,998 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,202 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 35,202 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,217 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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MA05 OBC is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA05 OBC, 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 MA05 OBC registered?

MA05 OBC is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is MA05 OBC safe to buy?

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