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FH05 VWE

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,917 mi
Last recorded48,917 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 VWE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 48,917 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective recommend replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 48,672 miles

all suspension components rusty

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

slight play n/s hub

Pass 6 Apr 2024 48,370 miles

Nearside Rear Lower play in shocker bush

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 48,090 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 47,825 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting on inner face of Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heat shield loose but secure

Pass 7 Apr 2021 47,088 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 47,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery is not charging

Pass 16 Mar 2020 46,644 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 44,206 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,855 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,996 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,960 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,111 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,570 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,137 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,363 miles

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

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

front tyres heavily perished

nearside rear brake pads very low

Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,124 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 32,895 miles

Both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded, also worn

Both front tyres starting to perish/deteriorate

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,895 miles

Both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded, also worn

Both front tyres starting to perish/deteriorate

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,429 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 25,154 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VWE is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VWE, 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 FH05 VWE registered?

FH05 VWE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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