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P25 WBA

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,023 mi
Last recorded46,023 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 WBA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 46,023 miles

Parking brake minimum effort only just met

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 45,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc and pads deteriorated from heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 44,728 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2022 43,906 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 43,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 42,560 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 41,598 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,736 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 38,504 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 35,932 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 35,792 miles

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 9 Jul 2014 33,863 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,540 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 33,532 miles

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)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2011 31,387 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 30,280 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 May 2010 30,280 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,460 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,834 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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P25 WBA is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P25 WBA, 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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P25 WBA is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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