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MF05 AVL

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,246 mi
Last recorded72,246 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 AVL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 72,246 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 72,246 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 71,704 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 70,937 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 70,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 68,652 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 68,651 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,982 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Widespread Air Pockets Between Layers Of Windscreen Glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 66,982 miles

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear O/S & N/S (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Widespread Air Pockets Between Layers Of Windscreen Glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 65,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

under side heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Jan 2020 65,422 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition back box holed (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

under side heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Jan 2019 60,584 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 58,891 miles

corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 57,379 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,531 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,626 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 55,626 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 26 Mar 2010 53,491 miles

front discs getting worn

Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,808 miles

n/s/f disc getting worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2008 38,885 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 38,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 AVL is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AVL, 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 AVL registered?

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

Is MF05 AVL safe to buy?

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