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KN05 JZM

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,610 mi
Last recorded28,610 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 JZM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 28,610 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 28,607 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 28,282 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 28,277 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 27,948 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 26,363 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 23,233 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 23,219 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 21,483 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 21,024 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 20,547 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 19,820 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 18,859 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 18,198 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,449 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,713 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,183 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 14,649 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 14,379 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 14,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 14,013 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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KN05 JZM is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KN05 JZM, 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 KN05 JZM registered?

KN05 JZM is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KN05 JZM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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