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VX05 GOE

2005 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,424 mi
Last recorded78,424 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 GOE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 78,424 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 78,416 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 75,416 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 71,013 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 70,388 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 70,199 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 67,937 miles

all brake pipes covered in underseal

both subframes covered in underseal

Pass 11 Apr 2018 65,445 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 63,589 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 59,304 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 54,001 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,415 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 48,402 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 42,268 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,359 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,247 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 22,705 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,326 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 14,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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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VX05 GOE is a 2005 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VX05 GOE, 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 VX05 GOE registered?

VX05 GOE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is VX05 GOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 GOE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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