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SP55 BDZ

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,572 mi
Last recorded61,572 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 BDZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,572 miles

Front suspension and sub frame very rusty

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

gear box oil leak

rear suspension and sub frame very rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2017 61,572 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front brake disc are in poor condition

Front suspension and sub frame very rusty

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

emission not tested due to engine over heating

gear box oil leak

rear suspension and sub frame very rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,766 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 60,766 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 60,710 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016 60,710 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Suspension components corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,856 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 47,980 miles

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

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)

both subframes rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,498 miles

front discs rusty and pitted

rear exhaust box rusty

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,409 miles

e/ oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 30,409 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

e/ oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,760 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 7,992 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 6,709 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 6,709 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 5,276 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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SP55 BDZ is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP55 BDZ, 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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SP55 BDZ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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