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RX55 LJF

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,811 mi
Last recorded60,811 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 60,811 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 60,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 57,593 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 56,946 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 53,745 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 46,665 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 46,665 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2015 38,254 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 38,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 35,699 miles

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)

centre brake lamp is disconnected

Pass 31 May 2013 32,409 miles

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

tested wet both front tyres perishing

Fail 28 May 2013 32,409 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

tested wet both front tyres perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,890 miles

EML. light on

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s wiper blade begun to tear

Pass 9 Mar 2011 15,533 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 15,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 6,453 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 4,234 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 LJF is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LJF, 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 LJF registered?

RX55 LJF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 9 October 2005.

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