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YT05 CUV

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,183 mi
Last recorded49,183 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 CUV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 49,183 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 48,496 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 48,496 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ***Both*** (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 45,865 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 43,955 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,923 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 43,901 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 43,475 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 38,192 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 38,101 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 37,876 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 37,334 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 35,977 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 35,966 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear outer sill damaged and rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2015 34,197 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 10 Nov 2015 34,182 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 32,123 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower wishbones rusty

both front wiper blades split slightly on edges

front subframe very rusty in places

n/s/r tyre getting low

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2013 30,549 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Front discs worn and corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 28,212 miles

Damage to nearside sill at rear

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 25,057 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES

subframe rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2011 25,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

subframe rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2010 22,626 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 19,690 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre tread depth getting low.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,272 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (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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YT05 CUV is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YT05 CUV, 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 YT05 CUV registered?

YT05 CUV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is YT05 CUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT05 CUV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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