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PK54 KVO

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

42,092 mi
Last recorded42,092 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

RegistrationPK54 KVO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 42,092 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 40,474 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 39,747 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 39,125 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 38,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 37,594 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 37,471 miles

signs of standing-tyres slight perishing -nearside rear inner sidewall especially

Pass 8 Oct 2019 37,089 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 35,424 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 33,861 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 32,072 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 32,067 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 29,794 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 28,712 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 23,983 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 21,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 21,234 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 17,709 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 10,821 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 9,985 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 9,984 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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PK54 KVO is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PK54 KVO, 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 PK54 KVO registered?

PK54 KVO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 February 2005.

Is PK54 KVO safe to buy?

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