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LT05 KNE

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,459 mi
Last recorded49,459 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 KNE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 49,459 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 48,728 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 46,482 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 44,113 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 42,648 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 41,037 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 39,473 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 37,928 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 35,086 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 33,902 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 33,869 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 30,596 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 30,223 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 27,017 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 16,155 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 16,155 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 14,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 May 2010 11,418 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2009 8,314 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 8,314 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 6,172 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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LT05 KNE is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 LT05 KNE, 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 LT05 KNE registered?

LT05 KNE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is LT05 KNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 KNE 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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