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LX05 YLH

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,307 mi
Last recorded46,307 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 YLH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 46,307 miles

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2023 44,914 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 44,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washers partially blocked

Pass 29 Jun 2021 43,663 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 42,881 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 42,170 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 42,168 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,783 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,694 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,061 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 31,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,503 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 26,503 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,324 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 24,623 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 24,168 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 23,396 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

front and rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2011 22,732 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 21,116 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 17,406 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 13,844 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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LX05 YLH is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YLH, 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 LX05 YLH registered?

LX05 YLH is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LX05 YLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 YLH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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