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RX55 ATU

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

27,251 mi
Last recorded27,251 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 ATU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 27,251 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 27,249 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 26,615 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 25,585 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 25,295 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 24,942 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 24,512 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 24,060 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 23,500 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 22,765 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 22,039 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,688 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 19,878 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,253 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,740 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,010 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,998 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 13,063 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 10,461 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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RX55 ATU is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RX55 ATU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX55 ATU?

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What year was RX55 ATU registered?

RX55 ATU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is RX55 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 ATU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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