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VO05 KBX

2005 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,098 mi
Last recorded51,098 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 KBX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 51,098 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 49,791 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 49,784 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 49,227 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 48,018 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 48,017 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.55 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.11mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.13mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 47,224 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 45,392 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 44,064 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 42,361 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 39,742 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,074 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 34,572 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,183 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,522 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,478 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,815 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 23,598 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,107 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,510 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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VO05 KBX is a 2005 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VO05 KBX, 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 VO05 KBX registered?

VO05 KBX is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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