CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG05 DYP

2005 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,777 mi
Last recorded84,777 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 DYP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 84,777 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 84,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Oil leak from engine ()

Rear Oil leak from gearbox ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 63,922 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 13 Apr 2015 50,688 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,222 miles

All brake discs are corroded due to non use.Not affecting efficiency although hand brake is only just within limits

Fail 29 Apr 2014 50,221 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

All brake discs are corroded due to non use.Not affecting efficiency although hand brake is only just within limits

Pass 13 May 2013 49,834 miles

Parking brake efficiency is just within MOT limits but discs are corroding due to non use and may need renewing soon

Fail 9 May 2013 49,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake efficiency is just within MOT limits but discs are corroding due to non use and may need renewing soon

Pass 9 May 2012 48,201 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 48,197 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)

Pass 5 May 2011 45,476 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 43,327 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 38,277 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 30,346 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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
Full MG Tf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG05 DYP is a 2005 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc 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 DG05 DYP, 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 DG05 DYP?

You can check the full history of DG05 DYP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG05 DYP registered?

DG05 DYP is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is DG05 DYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 DYP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG05 DYP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG05 DYP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.