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M13 VVC

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,557 mi
Last recorded38,557 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 VVC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 38,557 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 38,330 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 37,897 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 37,272 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 36,326 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 34,753 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 32,684 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 31,121 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 31,121 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 28,936 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 27,326 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 26,922 miles

Front wiper blades split.

Nearside Front Tyre Firestone 195/45R16 4.5 - 6 - 3.5 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Firestone 215/40R16 2 - 2.5 - 3 mm

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Firestone 195/45R16 4 - 5 - 4 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Firestone 215/40R16 2.5 - 3 - 3 mm

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 26,922 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front wiper blades split.

Nearside Front Tyre Firestone 195/45R16 4.5 - 6 - 3.5 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Firestone 215/40R16 2 - 2.5 - 3 mm

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Firestone 195/45R16 4 - 5 - 4 mm

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

Offside Rear Tyre Firestone 215/40R16 2.5 - 3 - 3 mm

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 25,468 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 25,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2015 21,961 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 17,043 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 12,068 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 12,068 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 7,182 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 5,683 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 5,432 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 5,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 5,163 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 4,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M13 VVC is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M13 VVC, 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 M13 VVC registered?

M13 VVC is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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