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SG05 XZU

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,257 mi
Last recorded26,257 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 XZU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 26,257 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 25,873 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 25,503 miles

nearside front outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2024 25,503 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2023 25,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 24,330 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 24,304 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessive corrosion on main suspension components (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise heavy corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,581 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 22,578 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,465 miles

Coolant leak

advise n/sf brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2015 20,465 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise n/sf brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2014 19,002 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 19,002 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 17,887 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 17,887 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 16,535 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 14,459 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 14,459 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 12,186 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 9,327 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 5,987 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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SG05 XZU is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SG05 XZU, 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 SG05 XZU registered?

SG05 XZU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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