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MF05 EWB

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,533 mi
Last recorded52,533 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 52,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 52,352 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 52,352 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 52,093 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 52,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 51,559 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 50,658 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,721 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 41,062 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 37,276 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on coil springs alround

nearside front & rear tyres close to limits

rear exhaust bracket corroded away

Fail 2 Apr 2015 37,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear abs sensor damaged

rear brake discs worn

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on brake hoses ferrules

corrosion on coil springs alround

front brakes discs corroded

nearside front & rear tyres close to limits

rear exhaust bracket corroded away

Pass 26 Mar 2014 34,434 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 34,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 32,245 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 32,245 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,320 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,767 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 24,767 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,442 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,030 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 13,463 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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MF05 EWB 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 71.4%.

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 MF05 EWB, 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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MF05 EWB is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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