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LY54 JYB

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

28,632 mi
Last recorded28,632 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 JYB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 28,632 miles

wet test carried out

Fail 21 Jun 2021 28,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

wet test carried out

Pass 17 Mar 2020 28,565 miles

Nearside Front has squeak noise on rotation

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective dirty (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2020 28,565 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front has squeak noise on rotation

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective dirty (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2019 27,741 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 27,666 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both front wheels have slight play

front number plate fitted to bonnet

o/s side mirror damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2016 25,320 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 21,853 miles

near side front and off side front suspension lower rubber bush movement

off side front tyre nail

Fail 17 Sep 2015 21,852 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

near side front and off side front suspension lower rubber bush movement

off side front tyre nail

Pass 22 Dec 2014 21,578 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2013 21,147 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 20,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 20,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 20,578 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 20,485 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 20,485 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 13,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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LY54 JYB is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LY54 JYB, 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 LY54 JYB registered?

LY54 JYB is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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