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EY05 YTZ

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,886 mi
Last recorded50,886 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 YTZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 50,886 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 50,341 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 49,820 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 49,240 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 49,240 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 48,498 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 48,495 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 47,409 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 44,489 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,401 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 42,267 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 27 Feb 2016 39,359 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 39,359 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,739 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,520 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear low on tread

Fail 27 Feb 2014 33,520 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to wear low on tread

nearside rear brake pads very low

Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,034 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,801 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,230 miles

slight inner steering rack joint play both sides

Pass 26 Feb 2010 19,324 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 19,322 miles

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

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,464 miles

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 22 Feb 2008 11,638 miles

rear bumper taped up

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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EY05 YTZ is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EY05 YTZ, 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

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What year was EY05 YTZ registered?

EY05 YTZ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EY05 YTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 YTZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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