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MG MGTF MOT Results

Registered in 2005
67.2% pass rate
from 1,530 tests in 2021
(26% better than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the MG MGTF is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (30% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.9% fail on Suspension arm (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (48% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Sub-frames (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (69 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.78% fail on Anti-roll bars (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.065% fail on Linkage
      • 0.065% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.65% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.26% fail on Shock absorbers (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.065% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp (44% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Horn (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.065% fail on Switch
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.065% fail on Switch
    • 0.85% fail on Headlamps (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Headlamp (83% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (94% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.065% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.065% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.065% fail on Switch
  • 7.9% fail on Brakes (41% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.065% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.78% fail on Parking brake performance (51% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt
          • 0.72% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.065% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.065% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (36% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.39% fail on Brake linings and pads (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Brake pads (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.20% fail on Clevis joint (225 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Cable
        • 0.065% fail on Pivot
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (59% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Anti-lock braking system (73% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.20% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.065% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.065% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.065% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 7.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.3% fail on Spark ignition (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.92% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.065% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.065% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.065% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.20% fail on Compression ignition (86% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.065% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.065% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Washers
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
  • 3.2% fail on Steering
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.065% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.065% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.065% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.065% fail on Steering play
      • 0.065% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.065% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 2.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (67% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (55% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.46% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.26% fail on Sub-frame (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Sub-frame condition (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Doors
      • 0.46% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.46% fail on Door condition
      • 0.065% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.065% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Chassis
      • 0.13% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.065% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.065% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.065% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.065% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.065% fail on Transmission
      • 0.065% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.065% fail on Joints
    • 0.065% fail on Body
      • 0.065% fail on Panel
    • 0.065% fail on Seats
      • 0.065% fail on Driver's seat
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres (61% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Condition (58% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Tread depth (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.52% fail on Seat belts (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Condition
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas (75% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.39% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (13 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Speedometer (13 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.065% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.065% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.065% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.065% fail on Condition

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