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YD05 ZNA

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,652 mi
Last recorded25,652 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 ZNA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 25,652 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2023 24,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 24,175 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2022 23,128 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 22,688 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 20,215 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 20,215 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 19,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,913 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 16,454 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 13,857 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,484 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,653 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 9,386 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 8,467 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 6,277 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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YD05 ZNA is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YD05 ZNA, 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 YD05 ZNA registered?

YD05 ZNA is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YD05 ZNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD05 ZNA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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