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YG05 OGZ

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,795 mi
Last recorded96,795 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 OGZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 96,795 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 95,956 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 95,953 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 93,920 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 92,059 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2022 92,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 86,356 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,700 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 77,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers

Pass 10 Mar 2018 76,759 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,655 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Casing corroded (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,543 miles

Corrosion to front subframe offside

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 68,542 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Front (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Front (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Corrosion to front subframe offside

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,672 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,165 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,500 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,589 miles

Oil leak from cylinder head gasket.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,417 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,184 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 24,184 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,973 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,480 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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YG05 OGZ is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YG05 OGZ, 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 YG05 OGZ registered?

YG05 OGZ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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