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PL05 RJJ

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,703 mi
Last recorded57,703 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 RJJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 57,703 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 52,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 50,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 49,710 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 48,957 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 48,422 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened front mounting corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 48,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame mounting signs of corrosion/greased (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 47,669 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 47,669 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 45,923 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 45,923 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,090 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 44,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 42,511 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 40,469 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 40,469 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,431 miles

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

slight play in n/s/r track control arm outer bush(hub end)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 36,124 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,768 miles

both front tyres low

front sub frame getting corroded

n/s and o/s front lower wishbones getting corroded

some corrosion rear sub frame

Fail 17 Jul 2012 32,768 miles

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

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

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)

both front tyres low

front sub frame getting corroded

n/s and o/s front lower wishbones getting corroded

some corrosion rear sub frame

Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,076 miles

both front suspension arms getting corroded

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

engine oil leak

front and rear subframes getting corroded

front subframe front mounting brackets getting corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,304 miles

engine oil leak

front discs getting corroded and worn

front subframe getting corroded

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2009 22,487 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 19,278 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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PL05 RJJ is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PL05 RJJ, 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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PL05 RJJ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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