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FX05 KNS

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,261 mi
Last recorded53,261 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 KNS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing starting to corrode

surface corrosion on both sub frames

Fail 5 Jun 2018 53,261 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing starting to corrode

surface corrosion on both sub frames

Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,737 miles

clutch pipe corroded suggest further investigation

Fail 21 Jun 2017 50,718 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded suggest further investigation (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded / worn suggest further investigation (3.5.1i)

clutch pipe corroded suggest further investigation

Pass 10 Jun 2016 47,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch fluid pipe is corroding

exhaust silencer is starting to corrode

surface corrosion on both front and rear subframes

Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,025 miles

clutch fluid pipe starting to corrode

exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jun 2014 40,100 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch fluid pipe slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,474 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 35,474 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,609 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 32,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,191 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,903 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,034 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 13,107 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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FX05 KNS is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FX05 KNS, 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 FX05 KNS registered?

FX05 KNS is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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