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MG05 DEW

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,324 mi
Last recorded40,324 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG05 DEW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 40,324 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 38,555 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 37,142 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 34,695 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 32,674 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 28,434 miles

Coolant leak under pipe joints ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corrosion

front and rear subframes have surface corrosion

Pass 29 May 2020 27,680 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 27,121 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 25,342 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 24,287 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,934 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 21,441 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 21,349 miles

both rear brake discs slightly cororded

coolant pipes underneath cororded

rear section of exhaust system cororded

Fail 1 Jun 2013 21,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both rear brake discs slightly cororded

coolant pipes underneath cororded

rear section of exhaust system cororded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 18,920 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 18,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,510 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 13,992 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 12,126 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 11,134 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 DEW is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DEW, 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 DEW registered?

MG05 DEW is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is MG05 DEW safe to buy?

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