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MA05 ZYD

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

32,690 mi
Last recorded32,690 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 ZYD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 32,690 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 31,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 30,599 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inner surface has surface corrosion

Offside Front brake disc inner surface has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 28,285 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 27,150 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 25,391 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 23,959 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 23,939 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 22,596 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 19,702 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 19,545 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 19,234 miles

Offside Front shock absorber lower bush / pin slight play

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2016 18,198 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,545 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 16,262 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 14,915 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 13,329 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,304 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 9,585 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 8,139 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,462 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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MA05 ZYD is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 MA05 ZYD, 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 MA05 ZYD registered?

MA05 ZYD is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is MA05 ZYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 ZYD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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