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H17 ETC

2005 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,181 mi
Last recorded35,181 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 ETC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2025 35,181 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 34,283 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Main cooling pipes front to rear have slight weep of coolant, as pipes have gone porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 32,965 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 32,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 30,778 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 29,355 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 27,678 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,422 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 24,130 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 10 Sep 2012 21,229 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,930 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 18,377 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,046 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 12,971 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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H17 ETC is a 2005 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 H17 ETC, 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 H17 ETC registered?

H17 ETC is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is H17 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 ETC shows 14 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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