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RX55 DWK

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,942 mi
Last recorded55,942 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 DWK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 55,942 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 54,326 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear suspension bracket corroded

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 54,326 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear suspension bracket corroded

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 53,110 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 52,245 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 50,398 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,279 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,680 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 44,160 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 44,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front left tyre uneven on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,733 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 37,733 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,817 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,667 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,628 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 DWK is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DWK, 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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RX55 DWK is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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