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WA05 FRZ

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,207 mi
Last recorded60,207 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 FRZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 60,207 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 57,956 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 57,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2024 57,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Fail 9 May 2024 57,898 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 18 May 2023 57,868 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPOENTS CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODING

Fail 15 Oct 2020 57,832 miles

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured rear subframe both forward mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 56,463 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 56,463 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 52,185 miles

Both rear tyres uneven tread wear

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and age cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 52,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Advise washer jets require cleaning.

Both rear tyres uneven tread wear

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and age cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 46,575 miles

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall and worn on inner edge.

Fail 13 Sep 2017 46,569 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall and worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 42,198 miles

Advise front washers filter possibly blocked.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,413 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 38,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,518 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,598 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 26,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 23,498 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 17,104 miles

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

unable to see front inner brake pads

Pass 25 Aug 2009 13,212 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2008 10,840 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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WA05 FRZ is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA05 FRZ, 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 WA05 FRZ registered?

WA05 FRZ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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