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DU05 KTE

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,344 mi
Last recorded42,344 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 KTE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 42,344 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 41,571 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 39,501 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 26 Apr 2023 39,272 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 39,193 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 39,138 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 38,982 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 38,438 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 38,088 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 36,904 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 30,800 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 26,471 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 26,471 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 22,945 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 22,945 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,812 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 15,921 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 15,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f disc inner face corroded and pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2010 11,469 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 11,469 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 7,806 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 7,481 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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DU05 KTE is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DU05 KTE, 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 DU05 KTE registered?

DU05 KTE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 9 August 2005.

Is DU05 KTE safe to buy?

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