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ML05 FHX

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,169 mi
Last recorded54,169 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 FHX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 54,169 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2018 46,387 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 46,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2017 41,850 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 36,993 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 35,143 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 34,087 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,942 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 33,942 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,161 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,996 miles

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

airbag light on

n/s wing mirror glass cracked and has movement but not insecure

slight cut in n/s front tyre outer wall

underbody dirty

Fail 14 Sep 2011 29,996 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

airbag light on

n/s wing mirror glass cracked and has movement but not insecure

slight cut in n/s front tyre outer wall

underbody dirty

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,497 miles

all 4 brake pads low

n/s/f upper arm has slight play

n/s/r tyre low

underbody soiled

Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,979 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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ML05 FHX is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML05 FHX, 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 ML05 FHX registered?

ML05 FHX is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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