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YT05 LGW

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,496 mi
Last recorded83,496 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 LGW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,496 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 78,890 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 77,862 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 77,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 66,462 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 56,642 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to tread waer indicator

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Very slight oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,894 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 35,445 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 28,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,071 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,739 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 LGW is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LGW, 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 LGW registered?

YT05 LGW is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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