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TF05 SAN

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,699 mi
Last recorded30,699 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF05 SAN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 30,699 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 30,095 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 29,328 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 28,670 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 28,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 27,213 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 26,927 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 25,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 24,446 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 22,785 miles

advise all 4 tires cracking slightly....

Pass 18 Feb 2016 22,062 miles

advise front tyres cracking.....

advise slight carrosion on front to rear brake pipes.....

Pass 20 Feb 2015 20,849 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,806 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 16,808 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,846 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 12,711 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 10,610 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 8,185 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 5,975 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 SAN is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TF05 SAN, 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 SAN registered?

TF05 SAN is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is TF05 SAN safe to buy?

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