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RX05 WZM

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,661 mi
Last recorded79,661 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 WZM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 79,661 miles

Front Sub-frame 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))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 79,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame 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))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 79,268 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both subframes getting very rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2023 78,395 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2023 78,380 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 77,708 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 77,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,035 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running lights not working correctly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 65,418 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 62,923 miles

Front Both shock absorber casing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 62,919 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Both shock absorber casing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,046 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 57,622 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both subframe,front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 57,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases On flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Rear subframe,both front mountings (2.4.G.1)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both subframe,front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 53,708 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust strap

Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,739 miles

rear exhaust box strap broken but not inadequately supported

Pass 14 Aug 2014 40,775 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 32,718 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 25,506 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 18,527 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 14,869 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 12,363 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 12,363 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 9,061 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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RX05 WZM is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 RX05 WZM, 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 WZM registered?

RX05 WZM is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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