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YT05 PGU

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

55,000 mi
Last recorded55,000 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 PGU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 55,000 miles

Central STOP LIGHT DISCONNECTED

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 55,000 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 54,451 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

coolant tank has hair line cracks in it but not yet leaking

Fail 18 Mar 2025 54,451 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

coolant tank has hair line cracks in it but not yet leaking

scale on n/s/f brake disc inner face as brake not working on this side

Pass 16 Mar 2024 50,652 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight play o/s/r tie rod bush

Fail 16 Mar 2024 50,652 miles

Horn not working have plugged back in (7.7 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight play o/s/r tie rod bush

Pass 13 Mar 2023 48,680 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy @ limit at time of test (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,246 miles

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various under body corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2021 44,961 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 43,710 miles

near side front track rod end has slight play in ball joint

Fail 12 Mar 2020 43,710 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 after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

near side front track rod end has slight play in ball joint

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 41,880 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 41,880 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 39,598 miles

brake discs are pitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,140 miles

brake discs are pitted

Pass 13 Feb 2016 34,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 34,442 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Feb 2015 32,026 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 29,836 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 29,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,643 miles

exhaust taps suspension bolt

Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,934 miles

exhaust taps suspenion bolt.

front brake disc's inner faces slight rusting.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,302 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,261 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 12,749 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 PGU is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PGU, 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 YT05 PGU registered?

YT05 PGU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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