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HF05 PKZ

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,325 mi
Last recorded32,325 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 PKZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 32,325 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 31,365 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 30,224 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 29,753 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 28,975 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 27,436 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 27,431 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 27,327 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 27,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 27,130 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,039 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,777 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 26,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 25,077 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,056 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 25,031 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 24,559 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 22,845 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,270 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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HF05 PKZ is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HF05 PKZ, 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 HF05 PKZ registered?

HF05 PKZ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is HF05 PKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF05 PKZ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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