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WU05 YUF

2005 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

20,406 mi
Last recorded20,406 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 YUF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 20,406 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 20,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 17,083 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 12,204 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 6,966 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 6,607 miles

Front bigger wheels on front/tyres

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

Rear smaller wheels on the rear / tyres

all tyres 2004 date codes

Pass 28 Apr 2020 6,082 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 6,043 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 5,821 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 5,509 miles

wipers smear .......

Pass 4 Feb 2013 5,380 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 5,355 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 4,485 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 4,432 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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WU05 YUF is a 2005 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WU05 YUF, 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 WU05 YUF registered?

WU05 YUF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WU05 YUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 YUF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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