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KE05 SVT

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,644 mi
Last recorded106,644 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 SVT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 106,644 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 104,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 101,100 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 99,425 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 98,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 97,742 miles

Front both tires stepping and misshaped on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexi joint poor

Pass 8 Jul 2020 96,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust flexy

Pass 31 Jul 2019 95,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 95,586 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 93,598 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm play in outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 24 Jul 2017 90,236 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs slight worn and pitted

n/s/f tyre is stepping on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2016 84,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

brake discs all round slightly pitted and worn

n/s/f tyre is stepping on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,925 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 71,697 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 71,697 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,016 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 66,016 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,022 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 52,273 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,251 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 45,251 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,811 miles

high level light disconnected

Pass 28 Jul 2008 31,846 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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KE05 SVT is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 SVT, 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 KE05 SVT registered?

KE05 SVT is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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