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KD05 YXW

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,391 mi
Last recorded109,391 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 YXW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 109,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2017 97,887 miles

both outer sills are corroded

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre stepping on inner

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside steering arm slight play

Rear sub-frame surface rust and corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2017 97,884 miles

Front Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to back box joint (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre stepping on inner

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside steering arm slight play

Rear sub-frame surface rust and corrosion

both outer sills are corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 88,645 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 88,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2015 83,180 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre rear view mirror insecure

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,399 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre tapering on edges

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2014 78,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre tapering on edges

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2013 73,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2013 73,027 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre tapering on the outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2012 65,386 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 65,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 58,172 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level brake light not working

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,172 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

high level brake light not working

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 51,920 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,571 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 45,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2008 24,631 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 YXW is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YXW, 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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KD05 YXW is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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