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YU05 RXD

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,486 mi
Last recorded70,486 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 RXD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 70,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 68,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 67,988 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 67,719 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 67,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 67,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 67,000 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 65,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 65,607 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 64,439 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 62,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 58,862 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2015 58,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 57,605 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,453 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,188 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 43,328 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,328 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,392 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,567 miles

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

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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YU05 RXD is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YU05 RXD, 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 YU05 RXD registered?

YU05 RXD is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is YU05 RXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 RXD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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