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SY05 CZG

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,435 mi
Last recorded72,435 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 CZG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2018 72,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 72,395 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust silencer insecure (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened nsr and osr anti roll bar links has free movement (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 72,187 miles

Battery light flashing

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

Pass 21 May 2013 65,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2013 65,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 56,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2011 49,943 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,849 miles

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

hand brake requires very firm pull to reach pass

possible exhaust mount strap missing at rear box

srs light on dash

Fail 3 Jun 2010 42,848 miles

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

possible exhaust mount strap missing at rear box

srs light on dash

Pass 27 May 2009 33,872 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 24,115 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 24,097 miles

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

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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SY05 CZG is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SY05 CZG, 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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What year was SY05 CZG registered?

SY05 CZG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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