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YT05 LFN

2005 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,774 mi
Last recorded29,774 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 LFN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 29,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underneath heavily under sealed

Fail 19 Aug 2021 29,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured front bush (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise service brake 57% effort

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 29,609 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 29,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 29,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 28,690 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 27,482 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 26,984 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,924 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 23,615 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 23,615 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 22,885 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,752 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 21,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 19,759 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 19,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 18,313 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,396 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,148 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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YT05 LFN is a 2005 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LFN, 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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YT05 LFN is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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