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EK05 UBB

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,340 mi
Last recorded42,340 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 UBB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 42,340 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 41,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 41,637 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 41,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 41,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 40,642 miles

n/s/f tyre down to 2.6mm

o/s/r tyre down to 2.7mm

Pass 14 Jun 2018 39,694 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 38,193 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 36,465 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,933 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 30,953 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 28,778 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,978 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,976 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 24,045 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 23,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

small split NS wiper blade

Pass 11 May 2009 20,354 miles

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

small split at ends of OS wiper blade

Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,320 miles

rear exhaust pipe to flange corroded (not leaking)

slight perish/cracking around tread area of near side front and offside front and offside rear tyres

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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EK05 UBB is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EK05 UBB, 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

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What year was EK05 UBB registered?

EK05 UBB is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EK05 UBB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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