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OU05 KDF

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

8,772 mi
Last recorded8,772 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 KDF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 8,772 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 8,316 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 7,705 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 7,705 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 7,429 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 7,146 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 6,855 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 6,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 5,708 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 5,600 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 4,674 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 4,518 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 4,272 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 1,828 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 1,753 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 1,553 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 1,542 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 1,436 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 1,327 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 952 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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OU05 KDF is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OU05 KDF, 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 OU05 KDF registered?

OU05 KDF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is OU05 KDF safe to buy?

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