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PE05 NUJ

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,079 mi
Last recorded66,079 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 NUJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 66,079 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 66,077 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,767 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 61,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 60,014 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,350 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,865 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 46,179 miles

rear silencer mounting strap secured with wire

Fail 15 Oct 2012 46,116 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)

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

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

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

rear silencer mounting strap secured with wire

Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,539 miles

exhaust strap deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,662 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Nov 2009 30,934 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 23,673 miles

inner rear brake pads wearing near limit

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front brake disc slight run out

Pass 15 Nov 2007 13,385 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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PE05 NUJ is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PE05 NUJ, 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 PE05 NUJ registered?

PE05 NUJ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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