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DK05 EYL

2005 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,353 mi
Last recorded27,353 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 EYL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 27,353 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 27,350 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under car by wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 27,266 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 26,984 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 26,474 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 25,847 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 25,500 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 25,500 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 24,220 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 23,274 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 22,326 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 21,314 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 20,329 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 19,278 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 18,257 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 17,344 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 17,344 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 15,517 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 14,075 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 12,717 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 10,729 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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DK05 EYL is a 2005 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK05 EYL, 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 DK05 EYL registered?

DK05 EYL is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is DK05 EYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK05 EYL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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