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EX05 VBM

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,139 mi
Last recorded66,139 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 VBM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 66,139 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 61,971 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 60,579 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 60,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 60,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm bald on inner edge perished and cracking 185/55X15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 59,822 miles

Coolant pipe leaking from rear of water pump

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm worn on inner side edge 185/55X15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 58,983 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2020 58,959 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 56,730 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,566 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,511 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,419 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,208 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 47,559 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,902 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 41,411 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,623 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,212 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F tyre wearing bald on inside edge

Pass 2 May 2009 25,133 miles

both n/s/f and n/s/r road wheels bent, strongly advise replacement

screen wash has poor delivery

Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,213 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 23,213 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VBM is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

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

Is EX05 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 VBM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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