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RE05 TWW

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,402 mi
Last recorded72,402 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 TWW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 72,402 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Screen washer pump weak

Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,789 miles

engine management light on dash

Fail 30 Nov 2017 69,776 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,617 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush tie bar bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has some damage on outer sidewall

Fail 28 Nov 2016 67,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush tie bar bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has some damage on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Nov 2015 62,949 miles

front subframe mounts corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2014 59,143 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 54,862 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,820 miles

Both windscreen washer jets partially blocked

N/S/F tyre sidewall has deep cut.

Fail 4 Oct 2012 50,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both windscreen washer jets partially blocked

N/S/F tyre sidewall has deep cut.

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

drive belt worn

Pass 2 Dec 2010 40,883 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 37,195 miles

N/s/f has slight brake bind

o/s/f track rod end has slight play in it .

Fail 28 Mar 2009 30,698 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 30,698 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,338 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 22,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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RE05 TWW is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RE05 TWW, 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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RE05 TWW is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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