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GU05 VBG

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,812 mi
Last recorded89,812 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 VBG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 89,812 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 89,213 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 89,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 87,438 miles

Offside seat belt slow to retract

Fail 8 Nov 2023 87,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside seat belt slow to retract

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 82,368 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 82,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 76,133 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,212 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 67,282 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 65,976 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,888 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 59,653 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 59,652 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,567 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear silencer box slightly deteriorated/corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 56,567 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear silencer box slightly deteriorated/corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 55,856 miles

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Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,062 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,101 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 53,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,474 miles

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,544 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,563 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,783 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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GU05 VBG is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU05 VBG, 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 GU05 VBG registered?

GU05 VBG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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