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MX55 ENW

2005 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,177 mi
Last recorded48,177 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Mgf44,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 ENW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 48,177 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 48,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 46,551 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,298 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 44,298 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 42,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 40,271 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf antirollbar bush bracket distorted / damaged

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2014 40,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nsf antirollbar bush bracket distorted / damaged

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 34,873 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 34,872 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,165 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 18,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 18,450 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,382 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 9,708 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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MX55 ENW is a 2005 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 44,689 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 Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX55 ENW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX55 ENW registered?

MX55 ENW is a 2005 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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