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YN05 YYC

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,766 mi
Last recorded44,766 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 YYC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 44,766 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub-frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 44,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 43,907 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch / Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 42,714 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 41,804 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 41,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 40,705 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 40,705 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2015 40,012 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,874 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 38,072 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 29,038 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 27,416 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 25,236 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 25,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,054 miles

rattle from exhaust

Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,339 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,824 miles

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

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

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 YYC is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

YN05 YYC is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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