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X5 SJM

2012 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests35 (25 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,793 mi
Last recorded86,793 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 MG Tf23,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 SJM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

25 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 86,793 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2025 55,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Widespread Underbody Corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 55,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Widespread Underbody Corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 83,480 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 83,419 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 80,239 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 76,158 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 75,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 75,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 70,921 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 70,921 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 70,760 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 69,631 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 67,045 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 59,637 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 40,185 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 53,584 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 53,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2016 19,916 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 43,865 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

different style brake hoses fitted on front ?

Pass 2 Mar 2015 15,229 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 43,854 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

different style brake hoses fitted on front ?

Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,787 miles

n/s seat belt webbing marked

Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,832 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,955 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 40,932 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,524 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 27,041 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 27,041 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 25,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,143 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 24,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 24,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,213 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 19,143 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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X5 SJM is a 2012 MG Tf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 23,197 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 X5 SJM, 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 14 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X5 SJM is a 2012 MG Tf, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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