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RX05 CTF

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,498 mi
Last recorded63,498 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 CTF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 63,498 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 63,490 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,461 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,816 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 58,654 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 58,654 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,228 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear trailing arm has play in bush

Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,579 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 47,576 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,981 miles

windscreen chipped and lightly scratched

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 CTF is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RX05 CTF, 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 CTF registered?

RX05 CTF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is RX05 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 CTF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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