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EA05 ORF

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

35,996 mi
Last recorded35,996 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 ORF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 35,996 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 35,742 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 35,740 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 35,428 miles

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

offside outer sill is slightly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2023 35,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

offside outer sill is slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 34,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 31,009 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside VERY NEAR WEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 29,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 27,049 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 25,239 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside / offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 24,450 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,904 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 23,904 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,350 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 May 2013 21,225 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 19,538 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 19,538 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 14,716 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,851 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 7,831 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 5,341 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 5,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ORF is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ORF, 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 ORF registered?

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

Is EA05 ORF safe to buy?

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