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KD05 VXB

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,630 mi
Last recorded69,630 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 VXB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 69,630 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 69,627 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 64,727 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing mirror glass (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 64,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated Offside (2.6.1)

Rear brakes rusty

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing mirror glass (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 55,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,355 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 44,995 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,155 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 44,155 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,624 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 36,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,156 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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KD05 VXB is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KD05 VXB, 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 KD05 VXB registered?

KD05 VXB is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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