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VU05 MDN

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,717 mi
Last recorded70,717 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 MDN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 70,717 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 70,717 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,580 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 64,310 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,088 miles

Front subframe corroding

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

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

Offside lower suspension arm corroding

Offside rear inner sill corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2012 55,281 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust band broken but system still adequatly supported

Fail 13 Jul 2012 55,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear exhaust band broken but system still adequatly supported

Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,568 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 50,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,948 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,334 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,642 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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VU05 MDN is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU05 MDN, 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 VU05 MDN registered?

VU05 MDN is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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