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VU05 OEE

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,052 mi
Last recorded28,052 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 OEE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2025 28,052 miles

Central Front Upper Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Surface rust

Central Rear Lower Surface Rust

Pass 20 Mar 2024 27,753 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Underside surface rust

Pass 2 Feb 2023 26,959 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underside surface rust

Fail 7 Oct 2022 26,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 26,169 miles

Central Front Surface rust

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Surface Rust

Pass 21 Jun 2019 24,258 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 23,879 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 22,845 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 20,746 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 19,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 19,800 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 18,847 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,069 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 16,248 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,505 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,337 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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VU05 OEE is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VU05 OEE, 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 VU05 OEE registered?

VU05 OEE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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