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PL05 OLO

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,799 mi
Last recorded28,799 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 OLO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 28,799 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 28,663 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 28,448 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 27,179 miles

slight scratches too upper window screen

Pass 30 Apr 2018 26,235 miles

Offside Front tyre has wear on inner edge and cracking to sidewalls

Windscreen scratched slightly

Pass 3 May 2017 24,289 miles

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

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

sidewall cracking/perished nearside front tyre

Pass 4 May 2016 23,504 miles

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

rear pads low

Fail 27 Apr 2016 23,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

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

rear pads low

Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 22,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 22,152 miles

N/S/F tyre has uneven tread pattern on inner edge

N/S/R tyre has uneven tread pattern on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2013 22,148 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre has uneven tread pattern on inner edge

N/S/R tyre has uneven tread pattern on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2012 21,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2011 20,675 miles

front discs slightly pitted on inside

Fail 6 Apr 2010 18,662 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine has a oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,662 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine has a oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 14,884 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

sill guards and splash guards fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 21 Mar 2008 10,655 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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PL05 OLO is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PL05 OLO, 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 PL05 OLO registered?

PL05 OLO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is PL05 OLO safe to buy?

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