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VK05 MHE

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,212 mi
Last recorded28,212 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 28,212 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2024 27,934 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 27,654 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 27,204 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 26,511 miles

Both front and rear subframes have light surface corrosion in places.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 25,401 miles

both front tyres perishing/fine cracks developing

corrosion developing to suspension subframes and related components

Pass 4 Jul 2019 24,507 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 24,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 24,467 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 24,466 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 24,466 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

battery/alternator light is on

Pass 23 Oct 2013 17,389 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres outeredges cracking slightly

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 27 Jun 2013 17,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 15,010 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 13,992 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 11,496 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 9,528 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 7,476 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 MHE is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK05 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

VK05 MHE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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