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MG05 TTF

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,524 mi
Last recorded58,524 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 58,524 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 58,240 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 57,859 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 57,051 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 56,928 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,385 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 56,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,643 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 54,682 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 54,674 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front suspension arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front suspension arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,606 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 48,606 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,326 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,789 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,960 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,362 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 20,017 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 14,585 miles

nearside rear tyre has small cuts in inner sidewall currently satisfactory.

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 TTF is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 TTF, 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 TTF registered?

MG05 TTF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is MG05 TTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG05 TTF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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