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HY05 ULZ

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,592 mi
Last recorded55,592 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 ULZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 55,592 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 55,492 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 53,382 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 53,379 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 52,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 51,150 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 51,150 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 49,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 48,081 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 47,066 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 45,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 43,266 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 41,437 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 41,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 39,011 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 35,944 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,097 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 29,662 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 29,662 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 25,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 25,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Feb 2011 23,452 miles

screen washers poor

Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,509 miles

wiper blades in a poor condition.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,388 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 14,511 miles

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

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

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

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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HY05 ULZ is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HY05 ULZ, 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 HY05 ULZ registered?

HY05 ULZ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is HY05 ULZ safe to buy?

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