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AO05 AEA

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

22,300 mi
Last recorded22,300 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 AEA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 22,300 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 22,286 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 22,265 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 22,191 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 22,171 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 22,160 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 22,150 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 22,150 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 22,080 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 22,019 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 22,019 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 21,783 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,600 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,477 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 20,905 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 20,383 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 19,751 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,011 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 16,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 15,135 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,432 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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AO05 AEA is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AO05 AEA, 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 AO05 AEA?

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What year was AO05 AEA registered?

AO05 AEA is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is AO05 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 AEA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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