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YX05 WUK

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,539 mi
Last recorded78,539 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 WUK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 78,539 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,822 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 65,821 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,921 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,303 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 55,302 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,698 miles

Brake discs corroded

Coolant pipes corroded

Front tyres fitted to rear

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,156 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant leak

front discs worn and corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2011 47,156 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant leak

front discs worn and corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,650 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

front discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,998 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 34,998 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both number plates does not display british standard marking

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,711 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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YX05 WUK is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WUK, 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 WUK is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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