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SV05 PHO

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,642 mi
Last recorded33,642 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 PHO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 33,642 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 33,642 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 26,449 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm also worn smooth on inner edges

coolant pipes corroding

exhaust silencer corroding

front arb bushes splitting

rhr tyre worn to 3mm

wiper blades split

Pass 1 Dec 2011 19,510 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,879 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 15,230 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 11,822 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 8,576 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 7,734 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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SV05 PHO is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SV05 PHO, 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 SV05 PHO registered?

SV05 PHO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is SV05 PHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 PHO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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