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HV05 YPD

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,486 mi
Last recorded58,486 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 YPD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 58,486 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 58,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2017 58,256 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 58,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 57,099 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play front both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,723 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly outer edge

offside rear tyre worn slightly on edges and small cuts not exposing ply or cords

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 19 Feb 2015 56,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly outer edge

offside rear tyre worn slightly on edges and small cuts not exposing ply or cords

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 19 Feb 2014 53,762 miles

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

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

chip to screen

Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,762 miles

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

chip to screen

Pass 14 Jan 2013 51,341 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer walls starting to crack

Fail 12 Jan 2013 51,322 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer walls starting to crack

Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,165 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 44,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 36,932 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 25,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,711 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,521 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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HV05 YPD is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV05 YPD, 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 HV05 YPD registered?

HV05 YPD is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is HV05 YPD safe to buy?

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