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MG05 BAZ

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,243 mi
Last recorded63,243 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG05 BAZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 63,243 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 63,243 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 54,797 miles

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

rear of car has accident damage

Pass 18 Jan 2017 47,720 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 47,720 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 42,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also low on air (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 42,482 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also low on air (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 34,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 34,294 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 33,767 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,767 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,778 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 37,416 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,110 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,148 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 18,070 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 14,103 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 14,103 miles

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

Offside 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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MG05 BAZ is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MG05 BAZ, 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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MG05 BAZ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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