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AU05 ZXX

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,774 mi
Last recorded46,774 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ZXX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 46,774 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 46,759 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 46,021 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 44,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 44,806 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel buckled

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust back-box corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 44,580 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 41,429 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 30 Jun 2017 41,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,883 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewalls cracked

Pass 20 May 2015 37,289 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 37,720 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 37,644 miles

exhaust mounting strap broken

front brake discs slightly rusted

most suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 11 May 2013 37,639 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

exhaust mounting strap broken

front brake discs slightly rusted

most suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,576 miles

some suspension and braking components has slight corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2012 37,565 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

some suspension and braking components has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,518 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,155 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,162 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AU05 ZXX is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU05 ZXX, 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 AU05 ZXX registered?

AU05 ZXX is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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