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MGZ 575

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,207 mi
Last recorded78,207 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 575
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 78,207 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 78,181 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back off sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 75,894 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 75,892 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 71,424 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 66,714 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 66,118 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 66,108 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 66,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Oct 2016 53,674 miles

exhaust poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2016 53,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

exhaust poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,134 miles

Front brakes have imbalance

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 44,134 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brakes have imbalance

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2154016 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 34,585 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 26,420 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 24,446 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,112 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,915 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 18,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,850 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 14,162 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,341 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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MGZ 575 is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MGZ 575, 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 MGZ 575 registered?

MGZ 575 is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is MGZ 575 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGZ 575 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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