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YD02 RAY

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

29,578 mi
Last recorded29,578 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 RAY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 29,578 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 29,103 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 28,925 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 28,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 28,010 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 27,562 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 26,456 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 26,443 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 26,004 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 24,812 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 23,321 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,669 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 20,138 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 18,809 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 17,546 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 15,969 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 13,748 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 11,453 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 9,027 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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YD02 RAY is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YD02 RAY, 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 YD02 RAY registered?

YD02 RAY is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YD02 RAY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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