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Y55 ERC

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,871 mi
Last recorded53,871 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 ERC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 53,871 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 48,739 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 47,839 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 47,839 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 45,783 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 45,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 42,508 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 42,500 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 41,843 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear slightly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,262 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,469 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Possible slight noise starting at n/s/f wheel bearing.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,077 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,084 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,843 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,948 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,279 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 22,279 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to front discs

corrosion to rear discs

Pass 11 May 2011 19,731 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 17,949 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 17,320 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,164 miles

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

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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Y55 ERC is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y55 ERC, 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 Y55 ERC registered?

Y55 ERC is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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