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MF05 CXC

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,037 mi
Last recorded58,037 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 CXC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 58,037 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 57,722 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 57,689 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 57,124 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,341 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 50,243 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,007 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 38,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 36,567 miles

slight play on both front rack ends

Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,241 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 35,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,089 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 34,089 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,417 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,671 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,650 miles

all discs rusty

Fail 14 Apr 2010 30,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

all discs rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2009 29,421 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,332 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 25,329 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MF05 CXC is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MF05 CXC, 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 MF05 CXC registered?

MF05 CXC is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is MF05 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 CXC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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