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S21 ETN

2005 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,933 mi
Last recorded103,933 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 ETN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 103,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 98,714 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 90,976 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 90,976 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024 90,976 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 85,606 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 80,214 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 71,648 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 64,001 miles

centre stop light inop

Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,650 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,426 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,954 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rears (3.5.1g)

Rear wheels starting to bind

Pass 2 May 2015 57,414 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,617 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 30 Apr 2013 55,154 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust strap broken off

Pass 18 May 2012 54,371 miles

front brake disc's rusted

o/s front tyre has cracking in grooves

Pass 31 Mar 2011 53,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front and brake disc's are worn

Fail 31 Mar 2011 53,828 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front and brake disc's are worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,568 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 52,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,954 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 50,954 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 40,804 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 40,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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S21 ETN is a 2005 MG Tf in Green 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 S21 ETN, 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 S21 ETN registered?

S21 ETN is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is S21 ETN safe to buy?

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