CarVerify

Free Car Check

LX05 YKG

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

40,609 mi
Last recorded40,609 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 YKG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 40,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 40,428 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 40,179 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 39,718 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 38,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 36,999 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 36,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 36,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both the front tyres are worn on the edges

unable to see the inner brake pads

Pass 18 May 2018 35,639 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 34,759 miles

N/s/r tyre inner sidewall perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Only one jet working on the o/s

Pass 3 Jun 2016 34,072 miles

N/s/r tyre inner sidewall perishing

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Only one washer jet on the o/s

Unable to see the front inner brake pads

Pass 26 May 2015 33,064 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 33,064 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 33,017 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 33,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,156 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 32,068 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 31,878 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 31,852 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,567 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 30,951 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 30,951 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,004 miles

O/S REAR TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

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
Full MG Tf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LX05 YKG 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 LX05 YKG, 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

How do I check the history of LX05 YKG?

You can check the full history of LX05 YKG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LX05 YKG registered?

LX05 YKG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is LX05 YKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 YKG 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.

Does LX05 YKG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LX05 YKG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.