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YN05 YZC

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,813 mi
Last recorded64,813 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 64,813 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 64,799 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 64,731 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2025 62,857 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,015 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 59,973 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 58,578 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 57,632 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 56,285 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 55,367 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 53,820 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 52,356 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,222 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 47,293 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,730 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,878 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,841 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,846 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,290 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,504 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 30,880 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 30,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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 YZC is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YZC, 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 YZC registered?

YN05 YZC is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is YN05 YZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 YZC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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