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ML05 FHR

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,580 mi
Last recorded27,580 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 FHR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 May 2025 27,580 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 26,661 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 25,995 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 25,646 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 25,010 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 23,562 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 22,427 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 22,084 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 21,206 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,310 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 19,127 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 16,660 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 13,584 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 11,104 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 8,366 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 5,368 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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ML05 FHR is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ML05 FHR, 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 ML05 FHR registered?

ML05 FHR is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is ML05 FHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 FHR shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML05 FHR have outstanding finance?

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