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KN05 PKA

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

24,088 mi
Last recorded24,088 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 PKA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 24,088 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 23,686 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 22,881 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 22,827 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear REAR EXHAUST STRAP BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE

Pass 4 Apr 2022 22,433 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 22,433 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 22,121 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 21,922 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 21,918 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 21,307 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 21,300 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn pitted scored and rusty advise change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (binding) and close to safe limit on o/s inner pads may be thinner very strong advise change now or asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,041 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 20,718 miles

Front brake discs are slightly corroded on the inner faces

Pass 13 Apr 2016 20,001 miles

Front and rear brake discs are slightly corroded and pitted

Fail 12 Apr 2016 20,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Both rear sub frame mounts are slightly corroded

Front and rear brake discs are slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 19,450 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 18,996 miles

All brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,547 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 16,850 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,210 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 13,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 13,230 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 11,223 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 11,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 8,151 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 PKA is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PKA, 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 PKA registered?

KN05 PKA is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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