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SN55 EWO

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,525 mi
Last recorded65,525 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 EWO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 65,525 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 May 2021 64,553 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 64,545 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pin /bearing bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side zero readings (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced os outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 62,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 59,465 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 59,465 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 57,259 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

both front tyres cracking 205/50zr15 extra load

Fail 4 Jul 2017 57,259 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe leaking main to offside rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

both front tyres cracking 205/50zr15 extra load

Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,286 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 50,723 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 50,723 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 47,113 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 47,113 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 44,825 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 44,825 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 42,828 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,616 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 40,616 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2011 38,083 miles

slight play at both front suspension joints

Fail 25 Apr 2011 38,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

slight play at n/s suspension

Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,405 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 33,265 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,821 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,916 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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SN55 EWO is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SN55 EWO, 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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SN55 EWO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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