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YT05 WDZ

2005 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,098 mi
Last recorded55,098 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 WDZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2019 55,098 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,553 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension and subframe have light surface corrosion.

Fail 13 Aug 2018 54,548 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension and subframe have light surface corrosion.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 54,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 54,116 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 54,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced n/s front mount (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced o/s front mount (2.4.G.1)

f to r water pipes showing surface corrosion

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2015 51,137 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,953 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 45,905 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 38,816 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 38,816 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,474 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 24,403 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 20,584 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 16,058 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 10,154 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 WDZ is a 2005 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WDZ, 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 WDZ registered?

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

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