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DX05 OKA

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

70,228 mi
Last recorded70,228 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 OKA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 70,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle is heavily under sealed

Fail 31 Jul 2026 70,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle is heavily under sealed

Pass 23 Jul 2025 68,807 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 66,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill has hole near sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody Corrosion front and rear sub-frames

Pass 16 Aug 2023 63,697 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 63,695 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill end and into sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 60,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 60,608 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 57,430 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 54,568 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded and previously repaired

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Fail 13 Aug 2020 54,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded and previously repaired

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,283 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play is almost to excess, recommend further inspection/replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 50,283 miles

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play is almost to excess, recommend further inspection/replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend further inspection/replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 46,555 miles

Exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 42,765 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 39,026 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 38,919 miles

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

N/S/R OUTER BRAKE PAD WORN VERY THIN, REQUIRES BRAKE CHECK ASAP

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 1 Aug 2015 32,339 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2014 25,933 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 25,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 24,082 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 24,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 17,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 12,092 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 9,862 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 7,538 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 5,069 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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DX05 OKA is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DX05 OKA, 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 DX05 OKA registered?

DX05 OKA is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is DX05 OKA safe to buy?

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