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X2 GMR

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

31,421 mi
Last recorded31,421 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX2 GMR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 31,421 miles

all 4 brake discs corroding

all 4 tyres perishing

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroding

Fail 23 Feb 2017 31,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

all 4 brake discs corroding

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,406 miles

all 4 brake disks corroding

both rear brakes binding slightly

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms corroding

offside and nearside inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 30 Jun 2015 31,406 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all 4 brake disks corroding

both rear brakes binding slightly

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms corroding

offside and nearside inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 19 Sep 2013 30,528 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,352 miles

offside and nearside front upper suspension arm inner bushes worn and slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,854 miles

n/s/r road wheel damaged

o/s/r indicator discoloured

Fail 2 Sep 2011 27,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r road wheel damaged

o/s/r indicator discoloured

Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,079 miles

nearside rear road wheel damaged

rear brake discs corroding

rear indicators discolouring

slight play in nearside of steering

slight pulsation on rear brake performance

Fail 25 Jun 2009 26,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear road wheel damaged

rear brake discs corroding

rear indicators discolouring

slight play in nearside of steering

slight pulsation on rear brake performance

Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 24,876 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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X2 GMR is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X2 GMR, 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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What year was X2 GMR registered?

X2 GMR is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 23 February 2005.

Is X2 GMR safe to buy?

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