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YN55 SYV

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,620 mi
Last recorded21,620 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 SYV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 21,620 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 20,508 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 20,508 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 40 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 19,668 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn on outer edge offside front

Pass 14 Sep 2016 17,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Sep 2015 16,794 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 15,806 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 14,283 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 13,038 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 11,547 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 10,312 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 7,696 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 5,237 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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YN55 SYV is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YN55 SYV, 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 YN55 SYV registered?

YN55 SYV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is YN55 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN55 SYV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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