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LV05 TTU

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,568 mi
Last recorded88,568 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 TTU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 88,568 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 88,231 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 88,229 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 88,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 87,961 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 87,959 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 87,922 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 87,893 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 87,837 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 87,718 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 87,631 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 87,559 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 87,302 miles

all four brake discs corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2012 87,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

all four brake discs corroding

slight play in offside and nearside front top suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 14 Dec 2011 86,957 miles

Offside mirror damaged

Slight play in steering rack ends

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 86,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside mirror damaged

Slight play in steering rack ends

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 82,060 miles

cuts on n/s/f tyre not to cords

Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,308 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 67,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 52,787 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged but cords not exposed

Fail 30 Apr 2009 52,787 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged but cords not exposed

Fail 25 Jan 2008 30,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 30,026 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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LV05 TTU is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LV05 TTU, 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 LV05 TTU registered?

LV05 TTU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LV05 TTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 TTU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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