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RX55 OMY

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,636 mi
Last recorded32,636 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 32,636 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 31,797 miles

Exhaust joints corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2023 30,703 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 29,938 miles

N/S & O/S rear discs worn and lipped

Pass 15 Nov 2021 29,155 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 28,339 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 27,620 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 27,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 26,468 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 25,418 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 25,418 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 23,877 miles

Inner edge of offside front tyre worn

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 21,066 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 19,529 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 18,364 miles

advanced movement in n/s/f lower ball joint requires attention

age cracking to suspension rubbers

movement in o/s/f upper ball joint

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 15 Nov 2012 16,460 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 15,032 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2011 15,032 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 13,189 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2009 10,760 miles

slight damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

slight play in both front shock absorber lower bushes

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to wet conditions under vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2008 7,996 miles

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

o/s aim on lower limits

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 OMY is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OMY, 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 OMY registered?

RX55 OMY is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is RX55 OMY safe to buy?

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