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KN05 JZO

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,995 mi
Last recorded72,995 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 JZO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 72,995 miles

ALL under vehicle structure has slight corrosion

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre has a small cut on the inner wall

Rear exhaust outer casing corroding

Pass 14 May 2013 71,426 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 10 May 2012 69,605 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 May 2012 69,605 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,583 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 63,583 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,311 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,632 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 42,632 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,910 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 35,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 JZO is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JZO, 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 KN05 JZO registered?

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

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