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W15 EMG

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

31,555 mi
Last recorded31,555 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW15 EMG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 31,555 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 31,555 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 31,121 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 30,844 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 30,617 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 29,902 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 28,959 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 28,301 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 27,465 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 25,686 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 24,329 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 23,722 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 23,036 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 23,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 21,908 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 20,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,696 miles

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

advise slight oil drip from sump plug

Pass 20 Sep 2010 16,337 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 13,486 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 10,468 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008

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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W15 EMG is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey 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 W15 EMG, 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 W15 EMG registered?

W15 EMG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is W15 EMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W15 EMG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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