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MG05 BEL

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,702 mi
Last recorded56,702 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG05 BEL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 56,702 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 56,626 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 56,458 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 56,403 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 56,215 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 56,023 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 55,555 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 53,396 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,329 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,542 miles

exhaust system is corroded

oil preesure switch is leaking

Fail 14 Sep 2012 49,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system is corroded

oil preesure switch is leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,123 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 45,123 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,165 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 40,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,650 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 28,719 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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MG05 BEL is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MG05 BEL, 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 MG05 BEL registered?

MG05 BEL is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is MG05 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG05 BEL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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