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TF05 FUN

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,480 mi
Last recorded97,480 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF05 FUN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 97,480 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 97,479 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 96,282 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 95,108 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 95,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 93,096 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 93,096 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 90,332 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 87,944 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 87,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 86,152 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 84,802 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 83,514 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 82,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,462 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 81,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling tyre fouling wheel arch (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system fouling fouling wheel arch (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 80,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 78,817 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 74,515 miles

both tyres are cracking on tread

Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,297 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 65,297 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,369 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 44,623 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 44,623 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,189 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 25,023 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

park brake travel is high

Pass 12 Apr 2008 25,023 miles

park brake travel is high

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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TF05 FUN is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 TF05 FUN, 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 TF05 FUN registered?

TF05 FUN is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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