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SL05 LUJ

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,189 mi
Last recorded58,189 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 LUJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 58,189 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 57,898 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 57,893 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 57,757 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 57,595 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,709 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 55,813 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 54,582 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 54,212 miles

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 31 Jan 2014 53,259 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,851 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 50,851 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,460 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 46,460 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 41,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,279 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 27 Nov 2008 28,746 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 23,758 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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SL05 LUJ is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL05 LUJ, 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

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What year was SL05 LUJ registered?

SL05 LUJ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is SL05 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 LUJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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