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GX05 AWN

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

38,323 mi
Last recorded38,323 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 AWN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 38,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 37,620 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 37,617 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 37,080 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2023 36,785 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Feb 2023 36,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 35,288 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has long travel

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 34,899 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced some bulbs inoperative (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective judders and is slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 34,899 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced some bulbs inoperative (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective judders and is slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 34,313 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 34,313 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 31,364 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 30,614 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight distortion

Pass 4 Feb 2017 28,859 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 20,887 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 20,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement hand brake cable to caliper (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 10,962 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 10,476 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 10,195 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 10,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 9,693 miles

battery insecure

Pass 6 May 2011 9,545 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 9,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2010 9,435 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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GX05 AWN is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GX05 AWN, 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 GX05 AWN registered?

GX05 AWN is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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