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PE05 TFA

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,476 mi
Last recorded87,476 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 TFA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 87,476 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,314 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,978 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 86,502 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 85,489 miles

Offside front tyre has cracks in tread and sidewall areas but no cords are visible

Fail 30 Apr 2018 85,483 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front tyre has cracks in tread and sidewall areas but no cords are visible

Pass 22 May 2017 84,530 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 84,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 83,982 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,684 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 82,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

metal coolant pipes that run front to rear corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,634 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 80,613 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,382 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly low on inside edges

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,368 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 63,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

centre stop light not working

nsr brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,692 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,611 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,945 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped

n/s front tyre wearing slightly low on inside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,976 miles

rear brake disc pads wearing low

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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PE05 TFA is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE05 TFA, 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 PE05 TFA registered?

PE05 TFA is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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