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RF05 LFO

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,753 mi
Last recorded44,753 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 LFO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 44,753 miles

Front and rear - four brake disc corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel stiff in rotate

Pass 11 Jun 2019 42,328 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 36,602 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 36,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 34,871 miles

Both rear parking brakes recording little effort

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis mount (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak At oil filter and oil switch ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 34,871 miles

Both rear parking brakes recording little effort

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis mount (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak At oil filter and oil switch ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,462 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 30,220 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 25 Jun 2013 30,176 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,633 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 28,633 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 26,485 miles

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,485 miles

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,772 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 21,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 20,604 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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RF05 LFO is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RF05 LFO, 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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RF05 LFO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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