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MG05 GAL

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,305 mi
Last recorded49,305 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 49,305 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,618 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 44,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Left hand drive headlamps fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Left hand drive headlamps fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 41,469 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 41,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 23,892 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 16,760 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 16,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 GAL is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GAL, 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 MG05 GAL registered?

MG05 GAL is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is MG05 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG05 GAL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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