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HF05 OKV

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

43,390 mi
Last recorded43,390 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 OKV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 43,390 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 39,535 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 39,529 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2023 35,639 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 35,639 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 32,208 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 32,208 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 30,733 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 30,725 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 30,525 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 30,042 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 29,698 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 29,435 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 29,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 28,876 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 28,352 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 27,774 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 27,197 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 24,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2012 23,878 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2011 18,200 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 13,018 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 9,256 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 5,809 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 5,809 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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HF05 OKV is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HF05 OKV, 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 HF05 OKV registered?

HF05 OKV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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