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SG05 SUE

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,075 mi
Last recorded34,075 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 SUE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 34,075 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 34,070 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 34,059 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 33,639 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 32,327 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,892 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,980 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 30,980 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,880 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 28,243 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,504 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,672 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,372 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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SG05 SUE is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SG05 SUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SG05 SUE?

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What year was SG05 SUE registered?

SG05 SUE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is SG05 SUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 SUE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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