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MG05 SJH

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,758 mi
Last recorded65,758 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG05 SJH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 65,758 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 65,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 64,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 62,879 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 61,531 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 59,464 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 58,278 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 58,278 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,923 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 57,077 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,915 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower forward (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak?

coolant warning illuminated at time of test

engine oil contaminated

multiple points of corrosion to underside, hub brake & suspension components

oil leak

some covers & trays obscuring vision

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm sidewall splitting (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 54,896 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded central brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear small cuts in sidewalls of tyre

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

slight corrosion to both front and rear subframes

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 27 Jan 2017 51,592 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 48,575 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 48,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 45,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers window not working

Fail 29 Jan 2015 45,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers window not working

Pass 7 Jan 2014 43,193 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 43,193 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 40,225 miles

tested in wet condition

Fail 18 Jan 2013 40,225 miles

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

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

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

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

tested in wet condition

Pass 28 Jan 2012 37,626 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 33,877 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,507 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,409 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 23,409 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SJH is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MG05 SJH, 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 SJH registered?

MG05 SJH is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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