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KF05 VBP

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,317 mi
Last recorded81,317 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 VBP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 81,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 77,284 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 77,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 74,179 miles

Catalyst to rear box flange corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 72,971 miles

Exhaust box to catalyst corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 72,971 miles

Exhaust box to catalyst corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,673 miles

Exhaust flange to back box corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,756 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 69,450 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 64,625 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 62,367 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 60,899 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 59,662 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 May 2014 58,209 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 56,583 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,157 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,157 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,940 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 29,411 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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KF05 VBP is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VBP, 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 KF05 VBP registered?

KF05 VBP is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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