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VK05 DPE

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,107 mi
Last recorded66,107 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 DPE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 66,107 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2016 65,852 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 65,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 65,078 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhasust strap broke

Pass 16 May 2014 63,410 miles

corrosion noted to front cross member

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 55,759 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 55,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2012 45,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear track/tie bars have slight end play

phone/sat nav holder fitted to lower offside front screen( in my opinion not seriously affecting drivers view )

Fail 18 May 2012 45,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear track/tie bars have slight end play

irregular feel/wear at offside rear tyre close to limit and tread cracking

phone/sat nav holder fitted to lower offside front screen( in my opinion not seriously affecting drivers view )

recom replacement offside rear tyre

suspect front inner brake pads wear

Pass 18 May 2011 35,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyre pressures low

n/s front tyre cracking and inner tread worn

o/s front tyre cracking and inner tread worn ( suspect close to cords )

recom replacement front tyre

recom wheel allignment check

slight steering rack end play at n/s

slight tight action at n/s front and n/s rear brakes

slight wear at front brake discs

underbody subframe and mechanical component surface corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,253 miles

inner edge wear at both front tyres close to limit

treads/sidewalls cracking at front tyres

Fail 22 Apr 2010 25,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

inner edge wear at both front tyres close to limit

n/s rear tyre wear at limit

o/s rear tyre worn close to limit

recom wheel allignment check

treads/sidewalls cracking at front tyres

Pass 20 Apr 2009 16,607 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight inner edge wear at both front tyres ( recom' wheel allignment check )

slight nick/sidewall damage at o/s rear tyre

slight tread cracking at all tyres

Pass 19 Apr 2008 7,382 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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VK05 DPE is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver 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 VK05 DPE, 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 VK05 DPE registered?

VK05 DPE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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