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EU05 TTF

2005 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,388 mi
Last recorded64,388 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 TTF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 64,388 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 61,108 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 58,389 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 55,189 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 50,323 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 50,291 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 49,509 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 49,174 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,944 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,239 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,570 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,966 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 41,457 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 39,756 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 36,882 miles

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

slight oil leak dip stick tube

Fail 25 Apr 2012 33,101 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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 33,101 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)

Pass 9 May 2011 28,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,128 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,372 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,914 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 15,912 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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EU05 TTF is a 2005 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EU05 TTF, 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 EU05 TTF?

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What year was EU05 TTF registered?

EU05 TTF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is EU05 TTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 TTF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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