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YT05 RXB

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

123,686 mi
Last recorded123,686 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 RXB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 123,686 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 120,305 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Nearside Rear cv boot starting to split

Nearside Rear shock absorber bush deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear low

both front bottom ball joints have slight play

both front tyres wearing low

screen wash needs filling

y slight oil leak ?

Pass 29 Apr 2023 116,951 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 113,706 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 109,313 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 106,158 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 106,158 miles

Exhaust system insecure REAR BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2017 104,793 miles

osr3mm osf7mm nsr3mm nsf7mm

Pass 10 Feb 2016 104,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 98,365 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 88,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 80,083 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 68,818 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 56,931 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 46,325 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,161 miles

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

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 RXB is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RXB, 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 RXB registered?

YT05 RXB is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is YT05 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT05 RXB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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