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TF05 HOT

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,610 mi
Last recorded41,610 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF05 HOT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 41,610 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 41,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 40,191 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 39,480 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 38,271 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,992 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 36,992 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,941 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,902 miles

OSR Tyre is cracking on the inside

Fail 11 Mar 2014 34,901 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

OSR Tyre is cracking on the inside

Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,517 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,471 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEAR

Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,165 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,383 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,969 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 15,020 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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TF05 HOT is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TF05 HOT, 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 TF05 HOT registered?

TF05 HOT is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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