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DK05 HVU

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,952 mi
Last recorded65,952 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 HVU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 65,952 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2016 65,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2015 62,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,526 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 58,552 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,511 miles

n/s/r front lower arm slight play in outer rose bush

Fail 19 Apr 2013 56,563 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r front lower arm slight play in outer rose bush

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,318 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 52,316 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,663 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 47,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,130 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,405 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,731 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 HVU is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HVU, 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 HVU registered?

DK05 HVU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is DK05 HVU safe to buy?

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