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MG02 BOW

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,694 mi
Last recorded35,694 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG02 BOW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 35,694 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 35,660 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 35,639 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 35,306 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 35,262 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2021 35,084 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2020 35,064 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 34,906 miles

exhaust back box corroded, strap broken but still secure

underneath of vehicle including brake and suspension components obscured with paint

Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion to complete suspension

Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,543 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 34,231 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 34,063 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,141 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,749 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,931 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 26,930 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 19,142 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,023 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 7,949 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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MG02 BOW is a 2005 MG Tf in Red 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 MG02 BOW, 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.

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What year was MG02 BOW registered?

MG02 BOW is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is MG02 BOW safe to buy?

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