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MG55 STU

2005 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,344 mi
Last recorded33,344 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG55 STU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 33,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 33,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 32,865 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,274 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 31,548 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,448 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 27,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 21,796 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 19,995 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 19,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,088 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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MG55 STU is a 2005 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MG55 STU, 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 MG55 STU registered?

MG55 STU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is MG55 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG55 STU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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