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PX05 JJV

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,054 mi
Last recorded27,054 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 JJV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 27,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 27,054 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,193 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 22,796 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 20,940 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 16,349 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 16,302 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 16,217 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 15,619 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 15,619 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 12,214 miles

n/s wing mirror slightly loose

trim sticking out back of o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2009 8,041 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 4,588 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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PX05 JJV is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PX05 JJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX05 JJV registered?

PX05 JJV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is PX05 JJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX05 JJV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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