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EA05 MYB

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,084 mi
Last recorded13,084 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 MYB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 13,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 13,058 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 13,048 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn with rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated cracking with age (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 12,905 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 12,881 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 12,816 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished Advise attention...215/40zr16

Pass 22 Dec 2016 12,696 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 12,560 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 12,466 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 12,353 miles

rear brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 11,964 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 11,648 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2011 11,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2010 10,634 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 8,839 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,874 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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EA05 MYB is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EA05 MYB, 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 EA05 MYB registered?

EA05 MYB is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EA05 MYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 MYB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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