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SF05 NFE

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,419 mi
Last recorded37,419 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 NFE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 37,419 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 37,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 36,724 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 36,396 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 35,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 35,157 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,881 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 34,369 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 33,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 31,846 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,512 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 29,341 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 27,934 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 24,048 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 24,048 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,131 miles

damage to offside front door and front sill

offside and nearside front brake disc very heavily corroded on insides

Fail 22 Feb 2011

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

damage to offside front door and front sill

offside and nearside front brake disc very heavily corroded on insides

Pass 30 Apr 2010 19,399 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 19,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SF05 NFE is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SF05 NFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF05 NFE registered?

SF05 NFE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is SF05 NFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 NFE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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