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WJ55 LJN

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

13,387 mi
Last recorded13,387 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 13,387 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 13,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 13,068 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 13,068 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 12,448 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 12,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 11,691 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 11,691 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 11,305 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 11,212 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 11,212 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 9,957 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 9,957 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 9,510 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 8,642 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 8,642 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 8,275 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 8,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 7,780 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 7,449 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 7,449 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2009 6,609 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 6,203 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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WJ55 LJN is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WJ55 LJN, 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 WJ55 LJN registered?

WJ55 LJN is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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