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V29 FOX

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,365 mi
Last recorded15,365 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV29 FOX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 15,365 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 15,225 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 15,218 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

N/s washer jet weak

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 14,964 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 14,959 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

N/s washer jet not working. O/s washer jet misaligned.

Pass 22 Nov 2022 14,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s washer not working

Fail 22 Nov 2022 14,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s washer not working

Pass 19 Nov 2021 14,032 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 14,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 13,578 miles

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 14 Nov 2019 13,224 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 13,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Nov 2018 12,404 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 12,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 11,530 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tread area ()

eml warning on

Fail 21 Nov 2017 11,528 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tread area ()

eml warning on

Pass 1 Dec 2016 10,888 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 10,293 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 9,707 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 9,173 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 8,685 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 7,990 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 7,235 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 6,216 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 6,179 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

nearside screen washer weak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 4,696 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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V29 FOX is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V29 FOX, 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 V29 FOX registered?

V29 FOX is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is V29 FOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V29 FOX shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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