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[FULL underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion ]
oil leak on engine
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
full underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
oil leak on engine
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
slight oil leak on engine
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight oil leak on engine
Emissions unable to be completed due too exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight oil leak on engine
oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
oil leak on engine
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise / also cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise / also cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight oil leak on engine
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front and rear brakes only just passed test
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect letter spacing (0.1 (d))
front and rear brakes only just passed test
play in o/s rear wheel bearing
rear inner brake discs corroded
Nearside front subframe mounting bracket corroded
brake discs corroded/pitted
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
gearbox has a coating of oil.
n/s/f & o/s/f very slight movement in lower shock absorber mountings.
n/s/r & o/s/r slight movement in upper ball joints.
o/s/f tyre casing lightly cracked due to age.
o/s/r brake disc has some surface rust on inner face.
slight movement in n/s/f & o/s/f upper suspension arm bushes.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
gearbox has a coating of oil.
n/s/f & o/s/f very slight movement in lower shock absorber mountings.
n/s/r & o/s/r slight movement in upper ball joints.
o/s/f tyre casing lightly cracked due to age.
o/s/r brake disc has some surface rust on inner face.
slight movement in n/s/f & o/s/f upper suspension arm bushes.
Outer Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
battery is insecure.
front brake disc inner face has some rust build up.
minor play n/s & o/s front shock absorber lower bushes.
battery is insecure.
front brake disc inner face has some rust build up.
minor play n/s & o/s front shock absorber lower bushes.
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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S555 UEL is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2004 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,805 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 S555 UEL, 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 22 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S555 UEL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 18 May 2004.
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