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VX05 UOG

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

30,329 mi
Last recorded30,329 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 UOG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 30,329 miles

age related underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2025 30,189 miles

corrosion to underbody components

Pass 1 Jul 2024 29,933 miles

both front tyres deteriorating (20 years old)

offside rear tyre wearing

some under body corrosion to components

Pass 3 Jul 2023 29,786 miles

all tyres deteriorating

some underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2022 29,561 miles

all tyres cracking with age

Fail 27 Jun 2022 29,561 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres cracking with age

Pass 8 Jun 2021 29,396 miles

front tyres ageing/cracking

offside rear tyre wearing

Pass 16 Jun 2020 29,312 miles

front tyres ageing/cracking

offside rear tyre wearing

Pass 25 Apr 2019 28,918 miles

both front tyres ageing/cracking

corrosion on under body components

nearside rear tyre ageing/cracking

offside rear tyre wearing

Pass 23 Apr 2018 28,373 miles

front suspension arms corroding

front tyres ageing

Pass 25 Apr 2017 27,642 miles

some wear to front brake pads

Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,490 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,161 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 25,332 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 24,369 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 22,769 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 22,761 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 19,694 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 16,419 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 13,349 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 11,406 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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VX05 UOG is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UOG, 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 VX05 UOG registered?

VX05 UOG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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