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PL05 RUW

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,411 mi
Last recorded71,411 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 RUW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 71,411 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 71,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 71,264 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 70,924 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 70,923 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded location were flexi on calliper meets inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear floor corrode and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 70,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 70,811 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 70,780 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 68,991 miles

clutch pipe front to rear showing corrosion

front subframe and mounting points showing corrosion

front suspension arms corrosion

n/s and o/s front lower ball joints have slight play

n/s and o/s rear suspension front links both have slight play in the outer joints

n/s/front anti-roll link has slight play

n/s/front lower shock absorber mount has signs of rusty traces but no play found

o/s/front lower shock absorber mount has slight play

o/s/rear outer c/v boot has a slight hole but not allowing dirt to pass

rear brake discs showing light corrosion to inner faces

rear subframe and mounting areas showing heavy corrosion

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 7 Jul 2016 68,991 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

clutch pipe front to rear showing corrosion

front subframe and mounting points showing corrosion

front suspension arms corrosion

n/s and o/s front lower ball joints have slight play

n/s and o/s rear suspension front links both have slight play in the outer joints

n/s/front anti-roll link has slight play

n/s/front lower shock absorber mount has signs of rusty traces but no play found

o/s/front lower shock absorber mount has slight play

o/s/rear outer c/v boot has a slight hole but not allowing dirt to pass

rear brake discs showing light corrosion to inner faces

rear subframe and mounting areas showing heavy corrosion

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,295 miles

rear suspension arms have slight play

signs of underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2015 66,295 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear suspension arms have slight play

signs of underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,371 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 57,241 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 57,241 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust tail section has a slight blow and showing corrosion

rear brake discs showing heavy corrosion

rear subframe showing corrosion

rear tyres app limits

Pass 24 Aug 2012 52,505 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 52,494 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,401 miles

front brake disc`s corroded/worn

front sub-frame corroded

rear brake disc`s corroded/worn

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 47,401 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake disc`s corroded/worn

front sub-frame corroded

rear brake disc`s corroded/worn

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,533 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,489 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,151 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 RUW is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RUW, 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 RUW is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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