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VK05 UTB

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,826 mi
Last recorded54,826 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 54,826 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 54,826 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front most arm, outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,905 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,162 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 46,442 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 46,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,379 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 63,824 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,763 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 32,757 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 23,853 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,805 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 23,802 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 15,071 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 13,124 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 UTB is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

VK05 UTB is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is VK05 UTB safe to buy?

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