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WJ05 WBG

2005 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,437 mi
Last recorded25,437 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 WBG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 25,437 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 23,487 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 23,144 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 19,452 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 18,564 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 16,543 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 16,457 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 16,410 miles

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

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2020 15,961 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 15,435 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 14,834 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 13,733 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 13,102 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,680 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 10,834 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 9,877 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 9,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 8,300 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 6,683 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 6,040 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 5,414 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 4,795 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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WJ05 WBG is a 2005 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WBG, 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 WJ05 WBG registered?

WJ05 WBG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is WJ05 WBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 WBG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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