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CV05 MTF

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,173 mi
Last recorded48,173 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 MTF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 48,173 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 47,939 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 47,926 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 44,854 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 42,453 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 42,453 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,380 miles

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

Offside Front wing damaged

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

front & rear sub frames corroded

o/s/ & n/s/front wishbones corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2017 36,380 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin locking device missing bolt missing on bush (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wing damaged

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

front & rear sub frames corroded

o/s/ & n/s/front wishbones corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 27,598 miles

front & rear subframes surface corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2015 27,597 miles

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

front & rear subframes surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2014 13,044 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 12,720 miles

surface corrosion of front & rear subframes

Pass 2 Nov 2011 12,297 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,051 miles

plasatic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 22 Feb 2008 6,527 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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CV05 MTF is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV05 MTF, 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 CV05 MTF registered?

CV05 MTF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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