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MX55 AYY

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,301 mi
Last recorded49,301 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 AYY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 49,301 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 49,055 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 48,677 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 48,296 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 46,065 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 44,610 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 42,917 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 39,707 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 39,688 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 39,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 38,827 miles

Nearside Front Outer brake pad anti rattle device insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/45/16 80w worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/45/16 80w worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,629 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,119 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 32,119 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 29,365 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 29,365 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,908 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 24,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,363 miles

nearside front tyre feathering on inside edge

offside front tyre feathering on inside edge

Fail 24 Aug 2011 20,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre feathering on inside edge

offside front tyre feathering on inside edge

Pass 14 Aug 2010 15,610 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 11,905 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 9,420 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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MX55 AYY is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MX55 AYY, 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 MX55 AYY registered?

MX55 AYY is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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