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RX05 WZJ

2005 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,857 mi
Last recorded116,857 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 WZJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 116,857 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 112,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 107,111 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Dec 2022 101,626 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 96,474 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 93,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 89,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 85,069 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 80,354 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 75,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 69,853 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 64,225 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 59,699 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 55,202 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,229 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 48,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 42,968 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 38,079 miles

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

sidewall damage n/s rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,155 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 32,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RX05 WZJ is a 2005 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RX05 WZJ, 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 RX05 WZJ registered?

RX05 WZJ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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