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WJ55 JZU

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,623 mi
Last recorded75,623 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 JZU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 75,623 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 74,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 72,183 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 68,461 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 63,281 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 59,396 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 58,350 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 57,692 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 56,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,478 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 52,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,495 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 47,495 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 41,449 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 41,447 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure friction breaking away from back plate (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2014 38,761 miles

small cut on nearside rear tyre inner sidewall(no ply or cords expossed)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,075 miles

HID Kit Fitted with no headlamp wash/self leveling systems.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,082 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,376 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,336 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,178 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,121 miles

front nearside tyre worn on inner edge

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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WJ55 JZU is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WJ55 JZU, 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 WJ55 JZU registered?

WJ55 JZU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ55 JZU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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