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YK05 YVC

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,662 mi
Last recorded47,662 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 YVC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 47,662 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 46,948 miles

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

coolant pipes underneath vehicle are corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2012 46,948 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wiper blades not fully secure

coolant pipes underneath vehicle are corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,541 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 44,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 35,302 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 35,292 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,653 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,928 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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YK05 YVC is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YK05 YVC, 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 YK05 YVC registered?

YK05 YVC is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YK05 YVC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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