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PJ05 BPE

2005 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,888 mi
Last recorded77,888 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 BPE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 77,888 miles

front subframe corroded and offside and nearside front wishbones corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 May 2016 77,880 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

front subframe corroded and offside and nearside front wishbones corroded

offside and nearside rear brake disc corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2015 74,026 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 67,941 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 63,443 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 56,115 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,207 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,111 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,816 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 21,816 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 17,388 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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PJ05 BPE is a 2005 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PJ05 BPE, 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 PJ05 BPE registered?

PJ05 BPE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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