CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE05 VNG

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

3,151 mi
Last recorded3,151 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 VNG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 3,151 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 3,075 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 3,037 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 3,028 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 3,017 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 3,015 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 3,015 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 3,006 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 2,998 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 2,984 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 2,829 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 2,731 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 2,692 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 2,651 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 2,645 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 2,312 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 1,901 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 1,535 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 1,342 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
Full MG Tf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE05 VNG is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VNG, 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

How do I check the history of AE05 VNG?

You can check the full history of AE05 VNG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE05 VNG registered?

AE05 VNG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is AE05 VNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 VNG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE05 VNG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE05 VNG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.