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WU05 ODA

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,344 mi
Last recorded44,344 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 44,344 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 42,948 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 42,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 42,563 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 40,271 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 39,736 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2021 39,736 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 38,044 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 36,166 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 34,845 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 34,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 May 2017 33,227 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,342 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 29,102 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 27,173 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 26,470 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres cracking on tread face

Pass 1 Nov 2012 25,903 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,205 miles

screen wash poor

Pass 24 Mar 2010 23,091 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear inner brake pads look low unable to fully see

Fail 24 Mar 2010 23,091 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear inner brake pads look low unable to fully see

Pass 7 Mar 2009 18,374 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 13,828 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 ODA 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 81.8%.

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 ODA, 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 ODA registered?

WU05 ODA is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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