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KF05 RCY

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,494 mi
Last recorded47,494 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 RCY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 47,494 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 45,963 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 45,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 44,538 miles

Rear indicators faded

coolant leak

Pass 11 May 2015 42,223 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both rear indicators faded in colour

nearside front tyre wall damaged

washers poor

Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s front tyre starting to perish and wearing on outside edge

o/s rear tyre is down to 3.5ml of tread

Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,723 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 27,137 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 27,137 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,615 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,136 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 20,136 miles

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

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

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

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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KF05 RCY is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KF05 RCY, 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 KF05 RCY registered?

KF05 RCY is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is KF05 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF05 RCY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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