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P33 YRY

2005 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests44 (33 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,604 mi
Last recorded79,604 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Mgf44,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 YRY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

33 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 79,604 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 65,228 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 65,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 78,781 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Pass 8 Apr 2024 63,466 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 77,589 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 77,580 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 61,928 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 75,771 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2023 75,771 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2022 60,114 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 60,114 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 74,323 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 59,647 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 73,413 miles

underbody trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2019 72,232 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 72,148 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 59,137 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 59,137 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 69,647 miles

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 May 2018 57,649 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 67,918 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,782 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,364 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 64,809 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,675 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 56,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,784 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 55,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine overheating, no water in radiator or pipes

offside rear tyre appears to have been run flat

Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,285 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 55,509 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 46,406 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to split in tread

both rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

most of under vehicle covered with plastic panels

Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,104 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 36,943 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 54,638 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 54,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

high level brake light inop

Pass 11 Aug 2009 33,367 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2009 53,873 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 53,873 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 1 Aug 2008 29,984 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 5 Feb 2008 52,543 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear inner arch cover slightly insecure

wipers only work on normal speed

Pass 4 Sep 2006 46,807 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 46,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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P33 YRY is a 2005 MG Mgf in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 44,689 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 Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P33 YRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P33 YRY is a 2005 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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