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VU05 MKK

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,406 mi
Last recorded90,406 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 MKK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 90,406 miles

Rear rear brakes have slight bind

corrosion in various places

Fail 12 Aug 2021 90,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear brakes have slight bind

corrosion in various places

Pass 12 Aug 2020 77,945 miles

Corrosion in various places

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brakes have a slight bind

Pass 1 Aug 2019 76,148 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres in poor condition cracked

unable to test passenger seat

vehicle has corrosion on the underside also the sill have slight damage

Pass 1 Aug 2018 73,589 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 73,583 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

50% of 3rd brake light inop

Front bumper split

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2016 71,402 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint hub (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 71,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

NSF AND OSF BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION AND RUSTY

NSR BRAKE DISC IN POOR CONDITION AND RUSTY

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

OSR TYRE LOW ON AIR

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,211 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear brake discs worn heavily

complete exhaust corroding

drivers window catches roof seal when door opened

front pipe flex weak

n/s/r bumper slightly insecure

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2015 65,052 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear brake discs worn heavily

complete exhaust corroding

drivers window catches roof seal when door opened

front pipe flex weak

n/s/r bumper slightly insecure

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 56,331 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,824 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all 4 brake disces deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,824 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all brake disces deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2013 50,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all brake disces deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,987 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 46,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,966 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 39,965 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,933 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 32,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,401 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,872 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 MKK is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VU05 MKK, 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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VU05 MKK is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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