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ELT 1Y

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,741 mi
Last recorded117,741 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELT 1Y
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 117,741 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 117,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 116,837 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2023 116,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear clutch fluid pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 115,297 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 114,220 miles

engine overheating

Pass 13 Jan 2020 113,411 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 112,628 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 112,614 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 107,503 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint slight blow

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 107,503 miles

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

Centre to rear exhaust joint slight blow

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 99,871 miles

Nearside front tyre stepped inside edge

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 99,845 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front tyre stepped inside edge

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 86,435 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 86,405 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 71,461 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 64,029 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 9 Jun 2011 61,110 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 58,568 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 53,956 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 41,180 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 41,180 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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
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ELT 1Y is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc 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 ELT 1Y, 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 ELT 1Y registered?

ELT 1Y is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is ELT 1Y safe to buy?

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