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YX05 FUT

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

4,285 mi
Last recorded4,285 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 FUT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 4,285 miles

slight cracking to all tyres

Pass 30 Oct 2024 4,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light missing

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

all tyres 20 years old

Pass 28 Sep 2023 4,120 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 4,073 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 4,012 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 3,993 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 3,949 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 3,746 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 3,636 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 3,433 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 3,335 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 3,127 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 2,688 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 2,311 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 2,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 2,052 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 1,790 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 1,498 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 1,179 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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YX05 FUT is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YX05 FUT, 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 YX05 FUT registered?

YX05 FUT is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is YX05 FUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 FUT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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