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VU05 MKO

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,669 mi
Last recorded106,669 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 MKO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 106,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

offside and nearside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2024 105,785 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

offside and nearside outer sills slight corrosion appearing

Pass 27 Jun 2023 104,791 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 102,183 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 99,110 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 96,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 96,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 96,243 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 95,424 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 95,424 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 93,597 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 91,740 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,158 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust strap broken but box still secure

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,267 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 81,267 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 72,639 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Mar 2012 72,417 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,751 miles

Front & rear discs worn

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 59,509 miles

suspected subframe damage nothin visable

Fail 17 Mar 2010 59,363 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R tyre tread close to minimum limit. N/S/F tyre inner edge tread close to minimum limit.

front brake balance = 25%. rear handbrake readings O/S/R = 130 N/S/R = 120, efficency = 20%.

front bumper damaged. front brake discs & pads worn.

slight play at N/S/F wheel. N/S/F upper ball joint slight play. slight play in steering.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 50,212 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,212 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,687 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 MKO is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 MKO, 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 MKO registered?

VU05 MKO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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