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YU54 XYW

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

25,998 mi
Last recorded25,998 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 XYW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 25,998 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 25,894 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 25,113 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 22,110 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 21,813 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 21,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 21,322 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 20,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 20,349 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 19,805 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 19,254 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 18,484 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 17,573 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 15,875 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 14,020 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 12,128 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 11,145 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 9,814 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 8,528 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 7,260 miles

o/s handbrake not locking up

slight surface corrosion on brake discs

wipers worn

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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YU54 XYW is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YU54 XYW, 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 YU54 XYW registered?

YU54 XYW is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 18 February 2005.

Is YU54 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU54 XYW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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