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YJ05 WWG

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,836 mi
Last recorded53,836 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 WWG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 53,836 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 46,928 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 40,520 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 40,459 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 40,385 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 40,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,263 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 40,142 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 40,142 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust silencer- deteriorated but not leaking gases

Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,781 miles

Fog light switch poor

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,198 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 39,197 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,809 miles

rear silencer strap corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,275 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust strap deteriorated (system still adequately supported)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 37,510 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake service

Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,510 miles

brake service

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,844 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 25,052 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,052 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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YJ05 WWG is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ05 WWG, 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 YJ05 WWG registered?

YJ05 WWG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is YJ05 WWG safe to buy?

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