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2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

24,787 mi
Last recorded24,787 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 NUM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 24,787 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 24,760 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 24,733 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 24,695 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 24,421 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 24,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 23,891 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 23,587 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 23,587 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 21,880 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 21,597 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 21,375 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 20,966 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 20,963 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 17,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal anti slip surface poor

Pass 22 Mar 2014 17,911 miles

brake pedal anti slip surface poor

Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,737 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 10,859 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 8,952 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 6,541 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 4,875 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 3,838 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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AK05 NUM is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AK05 NUM, 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 AK05 NUM registered?

AK05 NUM is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AK05 NUM safe to buy?

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