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SG05 TUW

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

81,009 mi
Last recorded81,009 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 TUW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 81,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 81,003 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 77,134 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 72,055 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 72,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 68,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front subframe and suspension very rusty

Oil leak

Rear subframe and suspension very rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 68,414 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front subframe and suspension very rusty

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear subframe and suspension very rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,984 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front subframe and suspension arms corroded

advise front to rear coolant pipes leaking and corroded

advise rear subframe corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 63,839 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front subframe and suspension arms corroded

advise front to rear coolant pipes leaking and corroded

advise rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 57,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise bonnet catch faulty

Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,016 miles

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

coolent pipes corroded

exhaust strap broken

n-s front shock absorber bush

slight play in steering

Fail 14 Mar 2012 53,016 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise coolent pipes corroded

advise exhaust strap broken

advise n/s/f bottom shockabsorber bush slight play

advise slight play o/s steering

Fail 13 Mar 2012 53,000 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise coolent pipes corroded

advise exhaust strap broken

advise n/s/f bottom shockabsorber bush slight play

advise slight play o/s steering

Pass 3 Mar 2011 45,994 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 45,970 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 37,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 29,726 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,726 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,292 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 22,282 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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 TUW is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SG05 TUW, 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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SG05 TUW is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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