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BK05 WYL

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,031 mi
Last recorded68,031 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 WYL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 68,031 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2018 68,030 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2017 64,834 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,469 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 58,344 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,944 miles

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

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

Note;- "LOW" coolant warning indicator illuminated on facia.

Note;- Exhaust rera silencer box corrode & flaking on BOTH lower sides of seams.

Note;- Rear silencer, exhaust heat sheild loose on offside rear corner.

Note;- slight tear on driver's wiper blade.

Note;- slight wear on inner edges of front tyres.

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 52,944 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Note;- "LOW" coolant warning indicator illuminated on facia.

Note;- Exhaust rera silencer box corrode & flaking on BOTH lower sides of seams.

Note;- Rear silencer, exhaust heat sheild loose on offside rear corner.

Note;- slight tear on driver's wiper blade.

Note;- slight wear on inner edges of front tyres.

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,558 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,315 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 27,170 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 21,255 miles

off side front tyre outer side wall damaged almost to CORDS

Pass 15 Jul 2010 11,805 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 10,080 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 6,763 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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BK05 WYL is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BK05 WYL, 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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BK05 WYL is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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