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YN05 YZH

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,207 mi
Last recorded29,207 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 29,207 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,869 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,088 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 26,085 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,130 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,530 miles

both wiper blade rubbers splitting

Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,528 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 11,901 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 YZH is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YZH, 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

How do I check the history of YN05 YZH?

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What year was YN05 YZH registered?

YN05 YZH is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is YN05 YZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 YZH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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