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ML05 GJZ

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,254 mi
Last recorded65,254 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 GJZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2023 65,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE FLOOR BY DRIVER SEAT MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

REAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SLIGHT UNDERBODY CORROSION TOWARDS REAR

Pass 18 Nov 2022 61,006 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST STRAP SLIGHTLY CORRODED

REAR SILENCER SL,IGHTLY CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORROSION TOWARDS REAR OF VEHICLE

Pass 15 Nov 2021 68,037 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 68,037 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 58,868 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 57,801 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2019 53,098 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 49,315 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 45,265 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 41,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,211 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outter side wall

Fail 18 Apr 2015 39,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outter side wall

Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,638 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 37,638 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,403 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,022 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 34,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 32,656 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2010 30,889 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 30,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,831 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 28,791 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 25,693 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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ML05 GJZ is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ML05 GJZ, 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 GJZ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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