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Y444 GGY

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,074 mi
Last recorded57,074 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY444 GGY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 57,074 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2025 56,630 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 54,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 53,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 49,050 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 45,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 45,764 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 40,059 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 36,009 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 35,820 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,266 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 33,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 33,259 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,324 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 27,940 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 27,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 25,387 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 21,849 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 16,888 miles

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

vechile tested under wet conition

Pass 22 Jan 2008 13,349 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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Y444 GGY is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue 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 Y444 GGY, 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 Y444 GGY registered?

Y444 GGY is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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