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EX05 ULB

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,046 mi
Last recorded48,046 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 ULB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 48,046 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 48,046 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 47,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog Light Inoperative

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 47,314 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 46,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 46,604 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 42,422 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 42,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 38,489 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 38,489 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 38,109 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 37,860 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 37,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 37,230 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 37,204 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 37,195 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 35,847 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,969 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,064 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 31,064 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,803 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,341 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,582 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,337 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,353 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 12,145 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 12,145 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 ULB is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EX05 ULB, 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.

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What year was EX05 ULB registered?

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

Is EX05 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 ULB shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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