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AF05 YZA

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,318 mi
Last recorded31,318 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YZA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 31,318 miles

both front outer track rod ends have slight play in the ball joint

exhaust back box is corroded

under body coolant pipes are corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 31,318 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust back box is corroded

both front outer track rod ends have slight play in ball joint

under body coolant pipe are corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 31,318 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust back box is corroded

both front outer track rod ends have slight play in ball joint

under body coolant pipe are corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,095 miles

Exhaust back box is corroded

Front brake discs are pitted

Rear pads are low

Pass 28 Mar 2015 28,460 miles

Hand brake lever has slight play in bottom ratchet

Nearside front suspention arm repaired , but not inappropriately

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 26,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 26,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 24,901 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 24,842 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise nearside front offside front tyres perished .advise attention

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,030 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 20,070 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 17,424 miles

center brake light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2009 14,623 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,545 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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AF05 YZA is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF05 YZA, 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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AF05 YZA is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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