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ML05 GJU

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

76,464 mi
Last recorded76,464 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2020 76,464 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroded

front and rear subfames heavely corroded

rear tyres treads 3mm

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 75,937 miles

BRAKE PERFORMANCES ONLY JUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

CORROSION ON VARIOUS UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE HAS CORROSON BEHIND REAR SUBFRAME AND IS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 75,933 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SUBFRAME FRONT MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SUBFRAME FRONT MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BRAKE PERFORMANCES ONLY JUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

CORROSION ON VARIOUS UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 75,638 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 May 2018 75,368 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release under load (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,855 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside windscreen washer may shortly require attention

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front subframe,front suspension,offside outer sill,rear subframe and suspension all have surface rust present

Fail 30 May 2017 74,855 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside windscreen washer may shortly require attention

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front subframe,front suspension,offside outer sill,rear subframe and suspension all have surface rust present

Pass 10 May 2016 73,581 miles

Light rusting underside rear but sound Corrosion to silencer outer skin not blowing

Pass 15 May 2015 72,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2015 72,615 miles

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

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 67,452 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Fail 7 Jun 2014 67,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2013 57,066 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 50,716 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 50,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 46,845 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 46,845 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 39,637 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 4 Mar 2010 39,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking in tread

water leak!

Pass 25 Apr 2009 32,859 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 32,859 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades splitting on edges slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,779 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 18,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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ML05 GJU is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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