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RE05 UBZ

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,452 mi
Last recorded62,452 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 UBZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 62,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 62,433 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 55,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 52,869 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 52,759 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 52,759 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 52,518 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,956 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 51,932 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 51,932 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 51,926 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 51,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 51,919 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,691 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES.

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 51,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES.

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

Pass 13 May 2011 48,973 miles

Coolant leak

O/S/R brake discs worn,pitted and scored

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,395 miles

o/s/f shoka lower bush has slight play

o/s/r tyre starting to split on inner wall

Fail 18 Mar 2010 44,310 miles

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

o/s/f shoka lower bush has slight play

o/s/r tyre starting to split on inner wall

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,413 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,002 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 UBZ is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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