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SF05 NZV

2005 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,083 mi
Last recorded70,083 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 NZV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 70,083 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 67,760 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 64,037 miles

Engine oil level low.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 63,974 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both.195/60/15 fitted. (4.1.E.1)

Engine oil level low.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both.(Torn) (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,992 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 59,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,550 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 54,550 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,762 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 51,762 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,317 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,422 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,980 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,119 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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SF05 NZV is a 2005 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SF05 NZV, 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 SF05 NZV registered?

SF05 NZV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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