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RX55 LHO

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,194 mi
Last recorded88,194 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 88,194 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 85,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 85,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 84,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 84,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 82,171 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 71,312 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,651 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 66,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 62,503 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 59,206 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 59,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 51,605 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 44,335 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 37,871 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,871 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 36,696 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,696 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 30,357 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,357 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 29,024 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 May 2010 29,024 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LHO is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LHO, 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 LHO registered?

RX55 LHO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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