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HF55 HKE

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,500 mi
Last recorded30,500 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 HKE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 30,500 miles

Various items on underside are corroded but none inspected were to excess at the time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2016 30,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 29,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 1,220 miles

All tyre treads starting to step

Pass 10 Sep 2014 24,862 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 22,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,680 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 19,525 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 16,690 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade split but clearing screen

rear brake discs pitting

Pass 3 Nov 2009 14,027 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 14,027 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 10,332 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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HF55 HKE is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HF55 HKE, 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 HF55 HKE registered?

HF55 HKE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is HF55 HKE safe to buy?

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