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WK05 WJF

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,083 mi
Last recorded46,083 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 WJF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 46,083 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 43,895 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 43,877 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,550 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,126 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,887 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 21 Mar 2013 34,255 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 34,255 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,410 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,512 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 26,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,842 miles

both front tyres on 2mm on inner edges and wearing out of shape

Fail 13 Mar 2009 21,840 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres on 2mm on inner edges and wearing out of shape

Fail 20 Mar 2008 17,994 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,994 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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WK05 WJF is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WK05 WJF, 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 WK05 WJF registered?

WK05 WJF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WK05 WJF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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