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EX05 UKN

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,455 mi
Last recorded34,455 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 UKN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 34,455 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 32,579 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 29,863 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 21 Mar 2015 28,077 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 26,683 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 25,226 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,687 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,244 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,035 miles

All four tyres have age cracks

Dig out of N/S/F tyre no chords showing

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 11,703 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 8,023 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 8,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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EX05 UKN is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EX05 UKN, 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 EX05 UKN registered?

EX05 UKN is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EX05 UKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 UKN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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