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MG02 DOT

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,422 mi
Last recorded49,422 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG02 DOT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 49,422 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to wear markers

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2012 49,417 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn to wear markers

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 May 2011 34,159 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 32,296 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 31,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2008 30,058 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 27,905 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 27,905 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MG02 DOT is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MG02 DOT, 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 MG02 DOT registered?

MG02 DOT is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is MG02 DOT safe to buy?

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