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EA05 UUL

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,293 mi
Last recorded76,293 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 UUL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 76,293 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 74,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside has slight corrosion (surface rust)

Pass 23 Oct 2023 72,000 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 69,135 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Sep 2021 68,359 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All 4 lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 61,696 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise corrosion to front subframe areas

advise corrosion to rear subframe areas

Fail 25 Apr 2019 61,694 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise corrosion to front subframe areas

advise corrosion to rear subframe areas

Pass 12 May 2018 59,735 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 59,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 58,237 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking but no cords visable.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 58,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking but no cords visable.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 55,687 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 55,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,305 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 55,303 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 54,977 miles

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

both front and rear subframes corroding

Fail 24 Sep 2013 54,959 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

both front and rear subframes corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2012 54,518 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 54,518 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2011 53,376 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,828 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 43,086 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 30,659 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,082 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)

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 UUL 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 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUL, 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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EA05 UUL is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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