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YF54 LGY

2005 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,292 mi
Last recorded36,292 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 LGY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 36,292 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 36,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 36,226 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 35,641 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 34,699 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 34,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired subframe front mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired subframe front mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 33,732 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively would imagine car has been stood a while (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 May 2018 33,732 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively would imagine car has been stood a while (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up reservoir (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 31,816 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 31,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 May 2016 30,641 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,743 miles

high level brake light disconnected

Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,806 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 28,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,469 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 26,812 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 24,361 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

screen washers require service or repair

Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,675 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 21,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,583 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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YF54 LGY is a 2005 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF54 LGY, 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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YF54 LGY is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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