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SY55 AOW

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,200 mi
Last recorded50,200 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 AOW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 50,200 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 49,392 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2024 46,195 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 44,485 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 42,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 39,805 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 39,258 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,159 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,442 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 May 2017 36,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2016 34,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 May 2015 33,821 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2014 31,345 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 31,345 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear antiroll close to upper suspension arm

Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,576 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

offside rear outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 4 May 2012 26,671 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

rear brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

Pass 11 May 2011 25,124 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 11 May 2011 25,124 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 May 2010 22,279 miles

centre brake light led, 3 not working ,still over 50% working

Fail 11 May 2010 22,279 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre brake light led, 3 not working ,still over 50% working

Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,088 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 16,118 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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SY55 AOW is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SY55 AOW, 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 SY55 AOW registered?

SY55 AOW is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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