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LT05 XVL

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,706 mi
Last recorded37,706 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 XVL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 37,706 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

little reserve travel om park brake lever

Fail 10 Jun 2026 37,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

little reserve travel om park brake lever

Pass 6 Jun 2025 37,587 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 37,433 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 37,086 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 36,743 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 36,519 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 35,802 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 35,450 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 35,008 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel both sides (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 35,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel both sides (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 30,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 20,906 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 18,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 18,223 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,964 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,208 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 13,467 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 11,190 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 9,035 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 5,897 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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LT05 XVL is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LT05 XVL, 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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LT05 XVL is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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