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T321 STW

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,296 mi
Last recorded80,296 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT321 STW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 80,296 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened glazed from previous bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears heavily perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 80,295 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened glazed from previous bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears heavily perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 78,793 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Pass 2 May 2024 76,849 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 76,695 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 74,486 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 73,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,048 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 68,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 4 Jan 2019 65,679 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 62,835 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 58,464 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,645 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 47,852 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 47,814 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 40,516 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 36,270 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,589 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 33,215 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,355 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 32,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 24,221 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 24,221 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 21,119 miles

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

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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T321 STW is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T321 STW, 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 T321 STW registered?

T321 STW is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 February 2005.

Is T321 STW safe to buy?

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