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OU05 PSX

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,269 mi
Last recorded27,269 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 PSX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 27,269 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 25,827 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 25,249 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 25,098 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 24,687 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 24,536 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle

Exhaust corroding

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Nov 2019 24,514 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle

Exhaust corroding

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 25 Oct 2018 23,677 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroding

Intermittent fault on SRS light

Pass 30 Oct 2017 23,296 miles

exhaust corroding not weak or blowing

Pass 8 Nov 2016 22,908 miles

exhaust corroding not weak or blowing

Pass 9 Nov 2015 22,304 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable/ lever sticking slightly

Nearside Rear park brake slightly lower effort than offside

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2014 21,697 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2013 20,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 20,368 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 18,042 miles

brake discs inner surface corroding slightly

exhaust corroding

front tyres cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2011 16,582 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 14,606 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 5 Nov 2009 10,427 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 8,035 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 8,035 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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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OU05 PSX 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 90%.

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 OU05 PSX, 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 OU05 PSX?

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What year was OU05 PSX registered?

OU05 PSX is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is OU05 PSX safe to buy?

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