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PK05 YDA

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,818 mi
Last recorded34,818 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 YDA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 34,818 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 34,582 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 32,410 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 32,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 31,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 31,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 29,702 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 27,369 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,739 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,743 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,502 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,468 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 19,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 14,943 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 12,245 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 10,183 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 10,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 7,933 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 6,177 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 4,662 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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PK05 YDA is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PK05 YDA, 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 PK05 YDA registered?

PK05 YDA is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is PK05 YDA safe to buy?

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