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W4 SSU

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,641 mi
Last recorded81,641 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 SSU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2019 81,641 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake condition (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured Corroded away from subframe (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 80,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 80,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 80,660 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

all steering and suspension units heavily corroded

both rear tyres cracking and splitting between treads and sidewalls

front and rear subframes heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded

full exhaust system corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 77,543 miles

Lower Vehicle corroded but not considered excessive

Rear Tyres Perished

Fail 6 Sep 2016 72,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Splitting (4.1.D.1b)

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

Lower Vehicle corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 14 Aug 2015 75,459 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 75,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front lower suspension arms corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,033 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 65,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 56,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,874 miles

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,229 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 25,901 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 25,893 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W4 SSU is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 W4 SSU, 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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W4 SSU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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