MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes worn (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inners very rusty (3.5.1i)
coolant leaks
oil leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
discs rusty
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
discs rusty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YX05 FVS is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YX05 FVS, 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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YX05 FVS is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 25 July 2005.
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