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RX55 DYH

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,764 mi
Last recorded94,764 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 94,764 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 94,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 89,247 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 89,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Feb 2014 82,276 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 74,614 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 72,704 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 72,702 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

battery insecure

offside front tyre outter sidewall damage

Pass 9 Feb 2011 69,935 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inside edges

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 67,151 miles

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 67,151 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,633 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 53,523 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 53,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DYH is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RX55 DYH, 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 DYH registered?

RX55 DYH is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is RX55 DYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 DYH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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