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J444 PUB

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

30,330 mi
Last recorded30,330 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 PUB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 30,330 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 29,958 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 29,821 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 29,696 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 29,501 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 29,065 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 28,855 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 28,436 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 28,240 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 28,057 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,836 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,377 miles

N/S/F tyre low tread depth

Pass 28 May 2013 23,562 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,377 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 20,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 18,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 15,316 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 15,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,932 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 28 Jun 2007 11,517 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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J444 PUB 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 95%.

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 J444 PUB, 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 J444 PUB registered?

J444 PUB is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is J444 PUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 PUB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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