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25 JMH

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,457 mi
Last recorded75,457 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration25 JMH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 75,457 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 72,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 74,895 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 74,393 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 73,892 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 73,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 73,120 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 72,841 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 71,879 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 70,814 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 69,228 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 68,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,446 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 63,404 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 63,388 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,733 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,653 miles

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

exhaust emissions slow to respond

exhaust rear silencer ,may have a strap missing

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,637 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 54,379 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 49,027 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 49,026 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,427 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre cracked on inner sidewall - no cords visible

Fail 8 Jul 2008 36,184 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

cut in offside front tyre tread

front brake discs badly lipped

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

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

nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

offside rear tyre tread low 2mm

rear brake discs lipped

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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25 JMH is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 25 JMH, 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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25 JMH is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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