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KN54 YTU

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,425 mi
Last recorded57,425 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 YTU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 57,425 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 57,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 55,428 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s in corners and is coated in underseal,o/s and n/s front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

rear sub frame corroded o/s and n/s and under sealed, n/s/r sill damaged,o/s/r boot floor damaged in corner

Pass 11 Aug 2020 55,417 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front and rear sub frames corroded,damage to d/s/rear boot floor to wing

o/s/f bottom suspension arm corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 54,150 miles

front and rear sub frames corroded,front lower suspension arms corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 52,067 miles

front and rear sub frame corroded

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 8 Aug 2018 52,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front and rear sub frame corroded

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2017 51,172 miles

front sub frame signs of corrosion

rear sub frame signs of corrosion

slight wear n/s/r lower arm

Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,004 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 51,004 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,733 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,385 miles

back box strap snapped ,but exhaust supported.

Fail 17 Jul 2014 50,385 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advice rear tyres wearing

Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,754 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 49,752 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r wheel out of line

Pass 1 May 2012 46,401 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 46,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,552 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,453 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 37,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,538 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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KN54 YTU is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KN54 YTU, 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 KN54 YTU registered?

KN54 YTU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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