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H8 SES

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

44,887 mi
Last recorded44,887 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 SES
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 44,887 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 42,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 39,036 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 36,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 36,211 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 34,278 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 33,296 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 30,839 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 28,887 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 27,660 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 26,593 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 21,079 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 21,079 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 19,424 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,816 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 16,814 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 14,609 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,124 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 10,665 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 8,945 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 7,613 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 7,613 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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H8 SES is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 H8 SES, 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 H8 SES registered?

H8 SES is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is H8 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 SES 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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