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FH05 UBG

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

20,841 mi
Last recorded20,841 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 UBG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 20,841 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 20,431 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 20,155 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 19,712 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 19,435 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 19,066 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 18,777 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 18,431 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 17,954 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 17,954 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 17,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 16,620 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 3 Aug 2015 15,594 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 14,392 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 10,194 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 9,112 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 8,362 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 8,337 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 7,943 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 7,186 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
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FH05 UBG is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FH05 UBG, 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 FH05 UBG registered?

FH05 UBG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is FH05 UBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 UBG shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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