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WJ05 LSC

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,412 mi
Last recorded23,412 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 LSC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 23,412 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 23,141 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 22,846 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 22,651 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 22,215 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 21,876 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 21,760 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 21,195 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 20,562 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 19,986 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,353 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 18,658 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,845 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,004 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 16,189 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,421 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 14,375 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,548 miles

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)

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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WJ05 LSC is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJ05 LSC, 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

How do I check the history of WJ05 LSC?

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What year was WJ05 LSC registered?

WJ05 LSC is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is WJ05 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 LSC shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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