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MG05 JBF

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,108 mi
Last recorded37,108 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG05 JBF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 37,108 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 34,811 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 31,877 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 30,860 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 30,153 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 28,646 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 28,263 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 26,514 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 24,225 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 21,932 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 20,445 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 18,164 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 16,653 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 15,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 14,210 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

srs light on

Pass 11 Aug 2011 12,709 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 12,709 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 10,839 miles

rear brake discs becoming pitted

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2010 10,839 miles

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

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

rear brake discs becoming pitted

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2009 8,786 miles

rear registration plate damaged and becoming deteriorated

srs light illuminated

Fail 3 Aug 2009 8,785 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear registration plate damaged and becoming deteriorated

srs light illuminated

Pass 18 Mar 2008 4,404 miles

rear no plate cracked

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 JBF 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 86.4%.

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 JBF, 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 JBF registered?

MG05 JBF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MG05 JBF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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