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X33 GCM

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,315 mi
Last recorded57,315 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX33 GCM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 57,315 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle underbody and components have surface rust

Pass 28 Apr 2023 57,238 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 56,704 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 55,939 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 55,939 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 47,220 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 43,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 43,435 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 42,504 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 42,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 39,541 miles

Coolant leak hose under vehicle

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing thin on inside

Pass 6 Jan 2016 34,457 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 26,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 21,046 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2013 15,412 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 8,338 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 7,078 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 5,515 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 4,053 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 3,112 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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X33 GCM is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X33 GCM, 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 X33 GCM registered?

X33 GCM is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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