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E3 KNG

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,142 mi
Last recorded45,142 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 KNG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 45,142 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 44,011 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 42,935 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 41,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 38,584 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 36,552 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 35,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2018 31,574 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 28,954 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 28,541 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 27,928 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 26,829 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 25,446 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 25,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 24,267 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 22,833 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 22,802 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,216 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 19,466 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,251 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 17,233 miles

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

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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E3 KNG is a 2005 MG Tf in Red 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 E3 KNG, 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 E3 KNG registered?

E3 KNG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is E3 KNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 KNG 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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