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AE05 UST

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,840 mi
Last recorded17,840 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 UST
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 17,840 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 17,736 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 17,716 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 17,830 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 17,614 miles

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

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

rear fog lamp tel tail light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2021 17,248 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 17,007 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 16,641 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 16,637 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 13,356 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 13,353 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 11,999 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 9,952 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 8,350 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 7,116 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 6,553 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 5,803 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 4,738 miles

Slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 3,826 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 3,187 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 2,343 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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AE05 UST is a 2005 MG Tf in Red 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 AE05 UST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE05 UST registered?

AE05 UST is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is AE05 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 UST shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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