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MF05 EWO

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,671 mi
Last recorded28,671 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 EWO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 28,671 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 28,567 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 28,494 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 28,494 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 28,394 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 28,280 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 28,091 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 27,834 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 27,834 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 27,735 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 27,735 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 26,720 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 25,126 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 25,126 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 23,958 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,134 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 22,234 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 22,234 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 21,257 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 19,489 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 19,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 16,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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 EWO is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EWO, 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 EWO registered?

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

Is MF05 EWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 EWO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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