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MG05 KAY

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,227 mi
Last recorded56,227 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG05 KAY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 56,227 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 56,205 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2016 53,997 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,024 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 52,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,027 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,172 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 43,079 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,068 miles

THE FUEL CAP LOCK FEELS STIFF TO USE

THE REAR INDICATOR BULB COLOUR IS POOR

Fail 23 Feb 2011 37,624 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL MAIN WATER PIPES ARE RUSTING IN PLACES

NAIL IN OSR TYRE TREAD.

NSF OUTER PAD FRICTION MATERIAL IS GETTING NEAR THE MIN AND IS LOWER THAN THE OSF OUTER PAD AND THE NNSF BRAKE FEELS SLIGHTLY TIGHT AND THERE IS SOME WEAR TO THE DISCS

NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,624 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL MAIN WATER PIPES ARE RUSTING IN PLACES

NAIL IN OSR TYRE TREAD.

NSF OUTER PAD FRICTION MATERIAL IS GETTING NEAR THE MIN AND IS LOWER THAN THE OSF OUTER PAD AND THE NNSF BRAKE FEELS SLIGHTLY TIGHT AND THERE IS SOME WEAR TO THE DISCS

NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

Pass 17 Feb 2010 33,466 miles

OUTER FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW AND DISCS ARE WORN

Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,303 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,454 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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MG05 KAY is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MG05 KAY, 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 MG05 KAY registered?

MG05 KAY is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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