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KE05 KYH

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

39,842 mi
Last recorded39,842 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 KYH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 39,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 38,493 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 38,346 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2023 38,278 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 38,150 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 37,995 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 37,849 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 37,490 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 37,092 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 36,764 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 36,496 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 38,082 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 35,421 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,614 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,564 miles

Offside front track rod end has light play at ball joint

Fail 20 Apr 2011 27,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wheel weights slightly catch on shock absorbers on hard full lock

Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,762 miles

both front wheel weights slightly catch on shock absorbers on hard full lock

Pass 10 May 2010 24,105 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wipers poor just ok for test

Fail 7 May 2010 24,105 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wipers poor just ok for test

Pass 23 Apr 2009 20,387 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 20,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 16,546 miles

HAS VERY DEEP CUT IN OUTER SIDE WALL

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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KE05 KYH is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KE05 KYH, 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

How do I check the history of KE05 KYH?

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What year was KE05 KYH registered?

KE05 KYH is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is KE05 KYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE05 KYH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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