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FH05 VKA

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

40,160 mi
Last recorded40,160 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 VKA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 40,160 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 40,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 38,602 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 38,171 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 38,171 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 37,712 miles

advise rear sub frame slight corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2020 36,897 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 36,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 32,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 32,636 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 28,547 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 28,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 23,618 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 18,342 miles

Nearside Front lower arm corroded

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2016 18,337 miles

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

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 13,724 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 13,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all four tyres perished and cracking.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 13,590 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all four tyres perished and cracking.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 12,316 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 12,316 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 10,901 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 8,984 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 8,984 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 7,508 miles

washer bottle needs cleaning out stagnent water

wiper blades spliting

Pass 15 Jul 2009 5,614 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 4,454 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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FH05 VKA is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FH05 VKA, 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 FH05 VKA registered?

FH05 VKA is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is FH05 VKA safe to buy?

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