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VU05 MKD

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,803 mi
Last recorded41,803 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 MKD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 41,803 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 40,676 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 40,675 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 39,376 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 38,469 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 37,619 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 36,559 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 35,224 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,925 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 32,124 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 30,461 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,384 miles

Front tyres worn bald on inside edges.

Items removed from interior mirror before starting test.

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 28,384 miles

Front tyres worn bald on inside edges.

Items removed from interior mirror before starting test.

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,424 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 21,443 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 21,443 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 21,300 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 21,300 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,821 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 20,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,469 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 18,810 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 2 Jan 2009 17,418 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 17,418 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 MKD is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MKD, 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

How do I check the history of VU05 MKD?

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What year was VU05 MKD registered?

VU05 MKD is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 13 March 2005.

Is VU05 MKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 MKD shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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