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VK05 DPX

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

42,992 mi
Last recorded42,992 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 DPX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 42,992 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 42,924 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 42,920 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 42,891 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 42,875 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 42,599 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 42,544 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 41,726 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 41,726 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 40,028 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 40,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand and footbrake values low … reducing overall efficiency also

Pass 13 Mar 2017 39,940 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 39,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,107 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 39,106 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 36,851 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 36,327 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 36,326 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 35,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,516 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 33,793 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 29,533 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 25,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 21,485 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,478 miles

n/s/f wiper blade deteriated

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 DPX is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DPX, 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 DPX registered?

VK05 DPX is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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