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S16 RJS

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,844 mi
Last recorded61,844 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 RJS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 61,844 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 61,258 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 61,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 60,229 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 59,010 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 57,778 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 57,774 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 56,665 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 56,662 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 55,595 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 53,737 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 51,934 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 46,923 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 46,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 42,292 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 25 Nov 2015 42,292 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear tyre worn low

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

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

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2014 36,945 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 31,218 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 25,778 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 20,735 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 15,615 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 11,033 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 5,441 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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S16 RJS is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S16 RJS, 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 S16 RJS registered?

S16 RJS is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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