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AY05 FXC

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,215 mi
Last recorded44,215 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 FXC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2024 44,215 miles

Emissions unable to be completed water leak(s) from pipes and engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak MANY ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 43,112 miles

Coolant leak nearside of engine ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Near and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 42,246 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively VERY SLIGHT (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 41,457 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 40,040 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 38,409 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 36,700 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 35,712 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 34,242 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 34,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 32,602 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 30,895 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 29,134 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 27,637 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 27,637 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 26,126 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 24,736 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 22,167 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 19,642 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 15,614 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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AY05 FXC is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc 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 AY05 FXC, 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 AY05 FXC registered?

AY05 FXC is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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