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VU05 MDK

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,917 mi
Last recorded97,917 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 MDK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 97,917 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 97,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 205/50r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,233 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 76,553 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 72,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front subframe mounts corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 65,363 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,256 miles

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2015 59,256 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2014 51,462 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,460 miles

o/s front tyre showing signs of wear on inside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,770 miles

o/s front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

water pipes under vehicle corroded

Pass 7 May 2011 42,430 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 39,861 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 39,848 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 33,812 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 24,671 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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VU05 MDK is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VU05 MDK, 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 VU05 MDK registered?

VU05 MDK is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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