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RX05 YNO

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,937 mi
Last recorded41,937 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 YNO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 41,937 miles

Front & Rear subframes covered in surface rust

Pass 9 Oct 2024 41,879 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 41,865 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 41,838 miles

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both rear (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 41,838 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both rear (1.3.1 (c))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 41,687 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 41,577 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,334 miles

Near side rear wheel makes noise when spun,and it is not clear that it is from the wheel bearing.

Fail 2 Sep 2019 41,334 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Near side rear wheel makes noise when spun,and it is not clear that it is from the wheel bearing.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 41,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,548 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,393 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 40,294 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 36,263 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 30,061 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 19,630 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 19,628 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 14,643 miles

Offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2010 11,507 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 9,517 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 7,935 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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RX05 YNO is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RX05 YNO, 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 RX05 YNO registered?

RX05 YNO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is RX05 YNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 YNO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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