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P11 THU

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

40,458 mi
Last recorded40,458 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 THU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 40,458 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 40,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 40,217 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 40,076 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 39,946 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 39,836 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,608 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 39,092 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 38,347 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 37,664 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 37,165 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,760 miles

both rear tyres have radial cracks on the inner wall

Fail 5 Oct 2015 36,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres have radial cracks on the inner wall

Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 36,326 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 36,032 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 36,031 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,056 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 29,871 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,561 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,215 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 24,214 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

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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P11 THU is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P11 THU, 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 P11 THU registered?

P11 THU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is P11 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P11 THU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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