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VX05 GPF

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,421 mi
Last recorded107,421 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 GPF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 107,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in center (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 102,634 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 102,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,969 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 17 Apr 2019 95,969 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2018 86,985 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

general under body and suspension surface corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2018 86,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

general under body and suspension surface corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2017 75,654 miles

both front tyres perished / cracked

play in o/s off steering rack.

slight play in o/s/r suspension arm bush

Fail 3 Apr 2017 75,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres perished / cracked

play in o/s off steering rack.

slight play in o/s/r suspension arm bush

Pass 19 May 2016 74,167 miles

Offside Front Lower wishbone corroded.

Fail 12 May 2016 74,167 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings of front subframe is corroded and holed adjacent to the lower wishbone rear mounting. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower wishbone corroded.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,142 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,984 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 68,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 67,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,197 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 64,497 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,029 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 62,017 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,440 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 54,231 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,278 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,207 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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VX05 GPF is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 VX05 GPF, 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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VX05 GPF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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