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AY05 WBX

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,261 mi
Last recorded44,261 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 WBX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 44,261 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 43,518 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 43,134 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 42,485 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 41,905 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 41,475 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 40,962 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 40,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 39,756 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 39,024 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 37,780 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,616 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 35,607 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,234 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 34,234 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,780 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 31,780 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 28,054 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 23,704 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,746 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 15,746 miles

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

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 WBX 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 81%.

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 WBX, 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

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What year was AY05 WBX registered?

AY05 WBX is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is AY05 WBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 WBX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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