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WA05 UAC

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,661 mi
Last recorded81,661 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 UAC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 81,661 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 77,339 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,159 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 73,173 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2019 73,173 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2017 69,696 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 4 May 2017 69,695 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 6 May 2016 67,217 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,729 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 60,727 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 49,984 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,512 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 41,512 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 32,510 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,510 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 24,699 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 24,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,119 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,243 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 15,243 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WA05 UAC is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WA05 UAC, 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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WA05 UAC is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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