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LV05 VHJ

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,436 mi
Last recorded52,436 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VHJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 52,436 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 50,309 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 47,962 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 45,789 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 43,474 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 40,621 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 39,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 39,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 36,869 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,513 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 33,110 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2016 31,058 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 28,361 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 26,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 26,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,841 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 19,776 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 15,772 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 15,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 13,339 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,035 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 12,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VHJ is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

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

Is LV05 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 VHJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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