CarVerify

Free Car Check

EU05 TTV

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

27,037 mi
Last recorded27,037 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

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

RegistrationEU05 TTV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 27,037 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 26,994 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 26,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 26,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s, slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s, have been coated in oil treatment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes, slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

drivers door window mech not working

n/s/r exhaust flange and fixings deteriorated

parking brake performance 18%, mot pass mark 16%

Fail 3 Aug 2023 26,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s, slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s, have been coated in oil treatment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes, slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

drivers door window mech not working

n/s/r exhaust flange and fixings deteriorated

parking brake performance 18%, mot pass mark 16%

Pass 9 Aug 2022 26,910 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front lower arm, coated in oil treatment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s exhaust flange fixing deteriorated

washers slightly weak in operation

Pass 10 Aug 2021 26,869 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low, possible minor leak

coolant pipes, slight corrosion

n/s exhaust system flange corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 26,763 miles

Coolant leak minor

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

coolant pipes, slightly corroded

n/s exhaust flange corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2020 26,763 miles

Coolant leak minor

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

coolant pipes, slightly corroded

n/s exhaust flange corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 26,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flange slightly deteriorated

suspect possible starter motor issue

Pass 2 Aug 2018 26,161 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front lower, slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspect starter motor issue

Pass 31 Jul 2017 25,904 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 25,904 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 25,602 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 25,119 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 25,119 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 24,209 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 23,306 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2013 23,306 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2012 22,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside wiper rubber perished on end

recommend wax oil underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,389 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 21,385 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 209,957 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 19,511 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 17,783 miles

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
Full MG Tf reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EU05 TTV is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TTV, 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 TTV?

You can check the full history of EU05 TTV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EU05 TTV registered?

EU05 TTV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is EU05 TTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 TTV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU05 TTV 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 EU05 TTV. 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.