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HG05 GKU

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,431 mi
Last recorded42,431 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 GKU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,431 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 42,431 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 27,943 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,012 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,800 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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HG05 GKU is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG05 GKU, 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 HG05 GKU registered?

HG05 GKU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is HG05 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 GKU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG05 GKU have outstanding finance?

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