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MG05 TMS

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

19,720 mi
Last recorded19,720 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG05 TMS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 19,720 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 19,649 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 19,306 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 19,240 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 19,114 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 18,787 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 18,387 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 17,875 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 17,284 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 17,140 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 16,638 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 16,295 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 15,654 miles

slight play detected at osf wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2013 15,095 miles

near side wiper smearing slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2012 13,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 13,670 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 12,187 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 10,600 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 8,591 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 6,610 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 TMS is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue 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 MG05 TMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MG05 TMS registered?

MG05 TMS is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is MG05 TMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG05 TMS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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