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GU05 VBO

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,990 mi
Last recorded54,990 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 VBO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 54,990 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 51,375 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 50,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 47,472 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 46,715 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 45,880 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 44,037 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 42,551 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,718 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,926 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,845 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 39,005 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,123 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,868 miles

front brake disc's worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,313 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,090 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,752 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 VBO is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VBO, 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 GU05 VBO registered?

GU05 VBO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is GU05 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 VBO shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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