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RX55 DXA

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,880 mi
Last recorded67,880 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 DXA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 67,880 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 64,626 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 61,368 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 53,035 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 47,835 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 43,390 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 38,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 31,239 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 25,716 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,670 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,871 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 16,005 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,786 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 10,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 10,755 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 8,660 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 DXA is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DXA, 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

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What year was RX55 DXA registered?

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

Is RX55 DXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 DXA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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