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A10 JJW

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,869 mi
Last recorded31,869 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 JJW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 31,869 miles

general underbody corrosion to front + rear subframes

Pass 30 Oct 2024 31,759 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 31,332 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 31,286 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm, inner pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 30,982 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 30,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 30,611 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 29,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 29,575 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 28,419 miles

Nsr tyre perishing.

Osr tyre perishing.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 26,488 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 26,470 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 24,515 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,652 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,907 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 19,699 miles

areas of front and rear sub frames corroded,though not to excess

exhaust system corroded in areas

Pass 24 Apr 2012 18,879 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 18 Apr 2011 17,451 miles

offside wiper blade starting to split

rear disks rusted on outer edges

Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,253 miles

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

all brake discs corroded on inside surfaces, and nearside front into braking area, though not completely or effecting braking efficiencey at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2009 12,871 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,849 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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A10 JJW is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A10 JJW, 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 A10 JJW registered?

A10 JJW is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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