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PK05 DFV

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,374 mi
Last recorded56,374 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 DFV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 56,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 52,833 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 52,832 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 51,500 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 50,484 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 49,383 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,121 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 46,347 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 45,386 miles

Rear brake pads over 50% worn

Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,310 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner braking surface

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 44,310 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner braking surface

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 43,133 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 43,133 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,913 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 41,913 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,457 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,850 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 36,850 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,156 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,300 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,987 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,985 miles

Slight wear in both front shock absorber lower bushes

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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PK05 DFV is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PK05 DFV, 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 PK05 DFV registered?

PK05 DFV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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