MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded location were flexi on calliper meets inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear floor corrode and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
clutch pipe front to rear showing corrosion
front subframe and mounting points showing corrosion
front suspension arms corrosion
n/s and o/s front lower ball joints have slight play
n/s and o/s rear suspension front links both have slight play in the outer joints
n/s/front anti-roll link has slight play
n/s/front lower shock absorber mount has signs of rusty traces but no play found
o/s/front lower shock absorber mount has slight play
o/s/rear outer c/v boot has a slight hole but not allowing dirt to pass
rear brake discs showing light corrosion to inner faces
rear subframe and mounting areas showing heavy corrosion
wipers smearing screen slightly
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
clutch pipe front to rear showing corrosion
front subframe and mounting points showing corrosion
front suspension arms corrosion
n/s and o/s front lower ball joints have slight play
n/s and o/s rear suspension front links both have slight play in the outer joints
n/s/front anti-roll link has slight play
n/s/front lower shock absorber mount has signs of rusty traces but no play found
o/s/front lower shock absorber mount has slight play
o/s/rear outer c/v boot has a slight hole but not allowing dirt to pass
rear brake discs showing light corrosion to inner faces
rear subframe and mounting areas showing heavy corrosion
wipers smearing screen slightly
rear suspension arms have slight play
signs of underbody corrosion
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
rear suspension arms have slight play
signs of underbody corrosion
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust tail section has a slight blow and showing corrosion
rear brake discs showing heavy corrosion
rear subframe showing corrosion
rear tyres app limits
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear 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)
front brake disc`s corroded/worn
front sub-frame corroded
rear brake disc`s corroded/worn
rear sub-frame corroded
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front brake disc`s corroded/worn
front sub-frame corroded
rear brake disc`s corroded/worn
rear sub-frame corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PL05 RUW is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 PL05 RUW, 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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PL05 RUW is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 14 July 2005.
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