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HX55 DJY

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

28,745 mi
Last recorded28,745 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 DJY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 28,745 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 28,319 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 27,684 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 26,906 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 26,219 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 25,559 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 25,549 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 25,100 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 24,293 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 23,451 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 22,413 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 22,365 miles

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 22,138 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 21,347 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 21,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 20,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 20,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 18,835 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 14,830 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)

neraside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2011 14,675 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 13,855 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 13,855 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,217 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 10,475 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,475 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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HX55 DJY is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HX55 DJY, 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 HX55 DJY registered?

HX55 DJY is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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