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WR53 JCK

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,900 mi
Last recorded56,900 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 JCK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 56,900 miles

Both rear brake disk corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle under-body corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2019 56,847 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake disk corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle under-body corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 29,556 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 29,530 miles

handbrake efficiency - 16%

Fail 29 Sep 2017 29,513 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,507 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded. Rear silencer

Parking brake efficiency 18%. Braking system may require adjustment or repair

Service brake efficiency 52%. Braking system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,433 miles

Parking brake efficiency 16%. Braking system may require adjustment or repair

Service brake efficiency 53%. Braking system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Oct 2014 29,248 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 29,043 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 29,035 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,640 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 20 Sep 2012 27,638 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,482 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 23,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

would advise wheel alingment check

Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,330 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 20,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 17,194 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,086 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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WR53 JCK is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WR53 JCK, 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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WR53 JCK is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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