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GX05 AXB

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,138 mi
Last recorded23,138 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 AXB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 23,138 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 23,136 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 22,984 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 22,908 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 22,522 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 22,070 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 21,899 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 21,831 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim x2 places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 20,678 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 17,610 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 17,610 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 14,124 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 11,590 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 7,978 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 4,385 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 1,584 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 1,186 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 901 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 780 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 625 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 AXB is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GX05 AXB, 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 GX05 AXB registered?

GX05 AXB is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is GX05 AXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 AXB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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