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AF05 UFG

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

69,800 mi
Last recorded69,800 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UFG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 69,800 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi level lamp not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 69,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi level lamp not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 68,776 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 68,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 67,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 67,804 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 66,487 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi Level lamp in boot lid. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 65,540 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 64,516 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2020 63,791 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,676 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 60,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Some jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,728 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin rusted through but silencer NOT blowing.

Only one jet working on each front screen washer.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 55,449 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,406 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,342 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Slight play in suspension offside front

Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,874 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,554 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2013 46,554 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,402 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,293 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all tyres 3mm

Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,773 miles

Oil leak

os inner pad low

Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,143 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 17,142 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,305 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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AF05 UFG is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AF05 UFG, 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 AF05 UFG registered?

AF05 UFG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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