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FH05 UBT

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

18,758 mi
Last recorded18,758 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 UBT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 18,758 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 18,514 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 18,471 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 18,471 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 18,451 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 18,437 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 18,393 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent leak from above gearbox \top of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 18,310 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 18,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 18,244 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 17,959 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 17,833 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 17,674 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 17,122 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 16,900 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 16,669 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 15,765 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 14,413 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 12,679 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 12,014 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 9,052 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 UBT is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT registered?

FH05 UBT is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 13 August 2005.

Is FH05 UBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 UBT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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