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RV05 TFJ

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

46,066 mi
Last recorded46,066 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 TFJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 46,066 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 42,097 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2022 41,032 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 41,032 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 40,779 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 40,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 40,650 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,469 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 40,128 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 40,128 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 38,428 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 38,428 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,131 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 37,131 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 34,160 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,205 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,459 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 29,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,206 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,504 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,184 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,607 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,709 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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RV05 TFJ is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RV05 TFJ, 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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What year was RV05 TFJ registered?

RV05 TFJ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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