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WU05 DLF

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,092 mi
Last recorded37,092 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 DLF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 37,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 35,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 35,415 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 35,407 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 33,580 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 33,564 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 32,372 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 31,909 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 28,436 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 26,993 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 23,694 miles

chip in front screen zone a

Pass 19 Apr 2018 18,394 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 17,841 miles

all tyres perished and starting to split

front and rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 16,829 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 14,125 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 13,623 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 13,198 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 13,198 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 11,270 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 10,665 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 9,979 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 9,105 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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WU05 DLF is a 2005 MG Tf in Red 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 WU05 DLF, 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 WU05 DLF registered?

WU05 DLF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is WU05 DLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 DLF 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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