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CX05 GKV

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,604 mi
Last recorded74,604 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 GKV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 74,591 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,627 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 72,661 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,165 miles

Front brake discs worn/pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 72,165 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brake discs worn/pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,760 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 57,934 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 47,126 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,983 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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CX05 GKV is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX05 GKV, 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 CX05 GKV registered?

CX05 GKV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is CX05 GKV safe to buy?

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