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MF05 AUY

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

25,237 mi
Last recorded25,237 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 AUY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 25,237 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 24,864 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 24,560 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 24,411 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 24,042 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 23,760 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 23,293 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 23,106 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 22,385 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear lower hub pin/bush has slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2017 21,577 miles

offside rear lower hub pin/bush has slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2016 20,250 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,207 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 18,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 17,727 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2013 16,094 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,009 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,766 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 12,125 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 11,134 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 9,581 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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MF05 AUY is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MF05 AUY, 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 MF05 AUY registered?

MF05 AUY is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is MF05 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 AUY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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