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YN05 XLF

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,978 mi
Last recorded34,978 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 XLF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 34,978 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2014 34,976 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2013 32,088 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 26,924 miles

front screen has sweep marks from wipers

Fail 14 May 2012 26,924 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front screen has sweep marks from wipers

Pass 16 May 2011 21,206 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 20,817 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 14 May 2010 14,432 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 10,515 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 7,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2008 7,301 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YN05 XLF is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YN05 XLF, 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 YN05 XLF registered?

YN05 XLF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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