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GU05 WHD

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,081 mi
Last recorded63,081 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 WHD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 63,081 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 61,545 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 50,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre misshapen

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 50,304 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Co2 level 0.63, should be 0.20. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect also wearing low on the inner edge, 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre misshapen

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 42,179 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 39,396 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 35,649 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 35,649 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 33,885 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 32,989 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 30,543 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,237 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 27,064 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 26,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 26,054 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 24,131 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 21,522 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,777 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,773 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 13,679 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 10,709 miles

Advise very slight movement in n/s and o/s front top suspension arm pivots.

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 7,690 miles

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

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 WHD is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc 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 GU05 WHD, 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 WHD registered?

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

Is GU05 WHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 WHD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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