MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
chip in windscreen
exhaust corroded
front and rear subfames heavely corroded
rear tyres treads 3mm
underside of vehicle corroded
BRAKE PERFORMANCES ONLY JUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
CORROSION ON VARIOUS UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE HAS CORROSON BEHIND REAR SUBFRAME AND IS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))
EXHAUST CORRODED
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SUBFRAME FRONT MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SUBFRAME FRONT MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
BRAKE PERFORMANCES ONLY JUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
CORROSION ON VARIOUS UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
EXHAUST CORRODED
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release under load (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside windscreen washer may shortly require attention
exhaust starting to deteriorate
front subframe,front suspension,offside outer sill,rear subframe and suspension all have surface rust present
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside windscreen washer may shortly require attention
exhaust starting to deteriorate
front subframe,front suspension,offside outer sill,rear subframe and suspension all have surface rust present
Light rusting underside rear but sound Corrosion to silencer outer skin not blowing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f tyre worn inside edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres cracking in tread
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres cracking in tread
water leak!
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front wiper blades splitting on edges slightly
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
ML05 GJU is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 ML05 GJU, 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
How do I check the history of ML05 GJU?
You can check the full history of ML05 GJU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was ML05 GJU registered?
ML05 GJU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 March 2005.
Is ML05 GJU safe to buy?
The MOT history for ML05 GJU shows 23 tests with a 52.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ML05 GJU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ML05 GJU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.