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Y50 HFC

2005 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

23,254 mi
Last recorded23,254 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 HFC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 23,254 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 21,272 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 18,311 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 18,311 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 17,778 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 17,529 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 17,225 miles

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 16,734 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 15,887 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 15,450 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,706 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 13,831 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 12,757 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 11,769 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 10,429 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 9,281 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 7,987 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 6,443 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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Y50 HFC is a 2005 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y50 HFC, 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 Y50 HFC registered?

Y50 HFC is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 26 February 2005.

Is Y50 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y50 HFC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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