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SF05 OAP

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

77,349 mi
Last recorded77,349 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 OAP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,349 miles

Front Both tyres worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 77,349 miles

Front Both tyres worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 77,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Complete sub-frame (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,911 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,496 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 66,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 63,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 55,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 55,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,643 miles

Front discs badly corroded/pitted

Front tyres cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2010 43,643 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front discs badly corroded/pitted

Front tyres cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,783 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 30,783 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 21,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front to rear coolant pipes showing signs of corrosion

offside drop glass inoperative

slight clouding around repaired damage in windscreen prescribed zone

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,802 miles

front to rear coolant pipes showing signs of corrosion

offside drop glass inoperative

slight clouding around repaired damage in windscreen prescribed zone

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 OAP is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 OAP, 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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SF05 OAP is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is SF05 OAP safe to buy?

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