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WK05 EEV

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,797 mi
Last recorded27,797 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 EEV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 27,797 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 27,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 26,571 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (185/55x15) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (205/50x16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 26,571 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (185/55x15) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (205/50x16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 26,196 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 25,958 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 25,406 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 24,769 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 24,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 23,662 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 21,116 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 17,846 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 17,272 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 17,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 15,048 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 13,636 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 11,554 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 9,346 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 7,041 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 5,510 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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WK05 EEV is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WK05 EEV, 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 WK05 EEV registered?

WK05 EEV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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