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VX05 LBU

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,262 mi
Last recorded34,262 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 LBU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,262 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 29,782 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,191 miles

23% imbalance on front brakes

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

both front and offside rear tyres wearing quite low

Pass 12 May 2010 20,356 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 20,356 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2009 15,969 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 11,568 miles

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

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

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 LBU is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VX05 LBU, 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

How do I check the history of VX05 LBU?

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What year was VX05 LBU registered?

VX05 LBU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is VX05 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 LBU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX05 LBU have outstanding finance?

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