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KR05 WHU

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

26,470 mi
Last recorded26,470 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 WHU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 26,470 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 26,444 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 26,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 26,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 26,101 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 25,831 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 25,722 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 24,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,388 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 24,275 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face's (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,005 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 23,719 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

REAR SILENCER EXHAUST JOINT SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 23,719 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

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

REAR SILENCER EXHAUST JOINT SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 22,231 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 22,231 miles

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)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 20,790 miles

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 1.6mm

Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,180 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE BRAKING SURFACES.

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM.

Fail 23 May 2011 19,179 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE BRAKING SURFACES.

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM.

Pass 18 May 2010 16,475 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE INNER BRAKING SURFACES.

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM

Fail 17 May 2010 16,475 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE INNER BRAKING SURFACES.

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM

Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,173 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 11,223 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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KR05 WHU is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KR05 WHU, 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 KR05 WHU registered?

KR05 WHU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is KR05 WHU safe to buy?

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