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2005 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

84,546 mi
Last recorded84,546 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 URL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 84,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 83,114 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 80,662 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 76,620 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 76,620 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 74,036 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,962 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 66,656 miles

Front Brake discs inner faces pitted slightly

Nearside Gearbox oil leak

slight oil leak from dipstick tube

Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,284 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,698 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 61,217 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,525 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,990 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,556 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 50,122 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,549 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,343 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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AE05 URL is a 2005 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AE05 URL, 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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AE05 URL is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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