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AY05 WAE

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,968 mi
Last recorded56,968 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 WAE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 56,968 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 56,965 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 56,884 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 14 Feb 2024 55,890 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 52,529 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 4 Feb 2022 52,060 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 51,284 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 50,285 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 49,402 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 49,402 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 48,143 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 48,143 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 45,311 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 42,229 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 42,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 40,448 miles

Both front tyres show signs of perishing on side wall edges.

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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,529 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Feb 2013 29,591 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 21,520 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 21,266 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 20,961 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 19,883 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 18,787 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 18,787 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AY05 WAE is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AY05 WAE, 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 AY05 WAE registered?

AY05 WAE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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