MOT Status
ValidMileage
67,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective weak image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened butterfly bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened butter fly bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened butterfly bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front butterfly bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
offside front lower wishbone rusty
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened butterfly bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened butter fly bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened butterfly bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front butterfly bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust back box very rusty
negative battery terminal loose
offside front lower wishbone rusty
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded butterfly bush (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded butterfly bush (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded butterfly bush (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front tyre cracking
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded butterfly bush (2.4.G.1)
battery terminal loose
Emissions not tested due to engine temperature (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded butterfly bush (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded butterfly bush (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded butterfly bush (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front tyre cracking
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded butterfly bush (2.4.G.1)
battery terminal loose
n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear silencer corroded.
Bulb/bulbs out in high level brake light.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear tyre cracking quite badly.
Offside parking brake reading low.
Rear exhaust corroded.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Bulb/bulbs out in high level brake light.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear tyre cracking quite badly.
Offside front brake pads starting to wear low.
Offside parking brake reading low.
Rear exhaust corroded.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Both front brake disc very badly worn/corroded/glazed on rear.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
temporary fog light switch fitted
TEMP FOG LIGHT SWITCH FITTED
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
EK05 TYP is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 EK05 TYP, 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
How do I check the history of EK05 TYP?
You can check the full history of EK05 TYP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was EK05 TYP registered?
EK05 TYP is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is EK05 TYP safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK05 TYP shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EK05 TYP have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK05 TYP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.