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Mg Tf RX05XMJ — MOT history, mileage and tax

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GB RX05XMJ

2005 Mg Tf

Generated 10 Sep 2026, 16:03
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Source DVLA · DVSA
Year
2005
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Grey
Engine
1796cc
CO2
184 g/km
Euro status

1 Vehicle identity

Registration
RX05XMJ
Make
Mg
Model
Tf
Year
2005
First registered
12 Aug 2005
Fuel
Petrol
Engine
1796cc
Colour
Grey
CO2
184 g/km
Euro status
Marked for export
No
Wheel plan
2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Type approval
M1
V5C issued
22 Apr 2024
Vehicle age
21 yr 1 mo
Registration area
Reading
Revenue weight
1,390 kg

CO2 band: I — 184 g/km

A 0–100 g/km
£20/yr
B 101–110 g/km
£20/yr
C 111–120 g/km
£35/yr
D 121–130 g/km
£170/yr
E 131–140 g/km
£200/yr
F 141–150 g/km
£225/yr
G 151–165 g/km
£275/yr
H 166–175 g/km
£325/yr
I 176–185 g/km
£360/yr
J 186–200 g/km
£410/yr
K 201–225 g/km
£445/yr
L 226–255 g/km
£760/yr
M Over 255 g/km
£790/yr

Rates for cars first registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017, single 12-month payment, correct as at April 2026. Check the current figures on GOV.UK.

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

Tax status
Taxed (as at 10 Sep 2026)
Tax due
1 May 2027
Annual road tax
£360/yr (Band I)
MOT status
Valid (as at 10 Sep 2026)
MOT expiry
12 May 2027
ULEZ / Clean Air Zone
Compliance not verified
Outstanding recall
Not known
First used date
12 Aug 2005
Manufacture date
12 Aug 2005

3 MOT history

Tests passed13 of 15
Tests failed2
Plate changesNone
Record sourceGreat Britain (DVSA)
Avg mileage/year1,663 mi
Pass rate87%
First mileage22,740 mi (as at 11 Oct 2008)
Last mileage51,978 mi (as at 13 May 2026)
Years on record17.6 yr
Colour at last MOTGrey

Test history

Pass 13 May 2026 51,978 mi Expiry 12 May 2027
  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) Advisory
Fail 13 May 2026 51,978 mi
  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) Advisory
  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) Major — failed
Pass 9 Apr 2025 49,211 mi Expiry 8 Apr 2026

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 3 Apr 2024 46,745 mi Expiry 2 Apr 2025
  • exhaust system corroded Advisory
Pass 17 Oct 2022 46,445 mi Expiry 16 Oct 2023
  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • exhaust system corroded Advisory
Pass 11 Oct 2021 46,144 mi Expiry 10 Oct 2022

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 17 Jun 2017 45,579 mi Expiry 23 Jun 2018

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 45,366 mi Expiry 23 Jun 2017

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 15 Aug 2015 43,732 mi Expiry 14 Aug 2016
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND SIDEWALL PERISHEd (4.1.E.1) Advisory
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND SIDEWALL PERISHED (4.1.E.1) Advisory
  • REAR EXHAUST BOX DETORIATED Advisory
Pass 7 Aug 2013 42,610 mi Expiry 6 Aug 2014
  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Advisory
  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) Advisory
  • offside front outer tyre wall starting to perish Tester note
Fail 6 Aug 2013 42,608 mi
  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) Failed
  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) Failed
  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) Failed
  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Failed
  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Failed
  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Failed
  • Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Failed
  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Advisory
Pass 13 Jan 2012 40,357 mi Expiry 12 Jan 2013

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,428 mi Expiry 2 Nov 2011

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,562 mi Expiry 2 Nov 2010

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 22,740 mi Expiry 10 Oct 2009

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

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