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GX05 LFL

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,234 mi
Last recorded56,234 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 LFL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 56,234 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 53,858 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 52,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 47,124 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))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 41,088 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 41,088 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 39,452 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 39,252 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 38,124 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,743 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 35,697 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 35,047 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 32,345 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 32,345 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,978 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,894 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 18,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

neer side rear tyer need repealse

Pass 2 Jul 2011 17,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 12,774 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 12,462 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 12,462 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 11,543 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 11,543 miles

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

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 LFL is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LFL, 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 LFL registered?

GX05 LFL is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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