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J5 ANE

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,350 mi
Last recorded60,350 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 ANE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 60,350 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 58,527 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2023 56,056 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 53,457 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 21 Oct 2021 50,935 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 49,059 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 45,437 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 42,076 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 42,026 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,450 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 36,230 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,978 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,163 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,569 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,447 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,792 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 29,299 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge 2.5mm

Pass 4 Mar 2009 28,136 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,696 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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J5 ANE is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 J5 ANE, 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 J5 ANE registered?

J5 ANE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is J5 ANE safe to buy?

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