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YN05 YSA

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

42,955 mi
Last recorded42,955 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 YSA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 42,955 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 42,215 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 40,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 38,747 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 38,747 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 37,711 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 36,744 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 36,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,819 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 33,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly out of shape

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 32,608 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,452 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 31,068 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,064 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,981 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,870 miles

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2009 18,645 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 13,471 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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YN05 YSA is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YN05 YSA, 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 YN05 YSA registered?

YN05 YSA is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is YN05 YSA safe to buy?

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