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RX05 CDE

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,827 mi
Last recorded76,827 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 CDE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 76,827 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 76,823 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 73,815 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 68,349 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

battery insecure

slight play in both front suspension lower arm ball joints

slight play in both rear trailing arm forward bushes

Pass 23 May 2011 56,712 miles

Exhaust joints in poor condition

Fail 23 May 2011 56,712 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust joints in poor condition

Front wiper blades split

Slight oil weep from oil filter seal

Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,033 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear forward tie bar bushes have slight play in

windscreen scratched

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,425 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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RX05 CDE is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RX05 CDE, 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 RX05 CDE registered?

RX05 CDE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is RX05 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 CDE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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