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YT05 LKY

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,273 mi
Last recorded46,273 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 LKY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,273 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,481 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 32,177 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,141 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,603 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 28,603 miles

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

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 12 Mar 2011 21,975 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 15,403 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 11,178 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 8,262 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 LKY is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LKY, 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 LKY registered?

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

Is YT05 LKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT05 LKY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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