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VK05 TZX

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,215 mi
Last recorded38,215 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 TZX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 38,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 37,360 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 36,941 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 36,010 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 34,210 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 32,267 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 29,423 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 27,184 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2018 24,494 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all exhaust joints corroded slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2017 22,193 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust silencer joint corroded slightly

Fail 6 Apr 2017 22,193 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear exhaust silencer joint corroded slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2016 20,084 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,324 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 14,453 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 13,624 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 12,815 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 11,373 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 9,542 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 8,085 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 6,580 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 6,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 TZX 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 90.5%.

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 TZX, 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 VK05 TZX registered?

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

Is VK05 TZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 TZX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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