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AK05 VEU

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,505 mi
Last recorded68,505 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VEU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 68,505 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 67,392 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 66,230 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 65,611 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 63,937 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 63,400 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 62,562 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front sub frame and mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear sub frame and mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 60,923 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened 75% worn (3.5.1n)

Rear front brake discs very rusted on inner faces

Rear rear silencer strap missing

Pass 20 Jan 2016 59,409 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Both front and rear sub frames front mountings corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Silencer mounting bracket missing

Fail 15 Jan 2016 59,409 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Both front and rear sub frames front mountings corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Silencer mounting bracket missing

Pass 20 Jan 2015 57,329 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 57,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,491 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 49,680 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside and nearside rear brake discs outer faces slightly corroded and pitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,160 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,529 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,635 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,388 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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AK05 VEU is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AK05 VEU, 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 AK05 VEU registered?

AK05 VEU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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