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RX55 DXH

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,665 mi
Last recorded65,665 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 65,665 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 65,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc partly corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc partly corroded on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 65,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc partly corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc partly corroded on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 62,353 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 62,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 59,720 miles

rear brake discs corroding slightly on inner surfaces

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 31 Aug 2017 59,561 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroding slightly on inner surfaces

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2016 53,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 52,665 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 52,578 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,697 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight run out on nearside & offside front brakes

Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,431 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 40,093 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 34,236 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,280 miles

Front brake discs lipped and scored

Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,814 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 18,734 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 DXH is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DXH, 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 RX55 DXH registered?

RX55 DXH is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is RX55 DXH safe to buy?

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