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YX05 FWU

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,822 mi
Last recorded24,822 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 FWU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 24,822 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 24,410 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 23,891 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 23,077 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 22,769 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 22,018 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 21,022 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 20,081 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 19,279 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 18,454 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 17,804 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 17,157 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 15,467 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 14,138 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 12,555 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 10,730 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 8,373 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 6,785 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 FWU is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FWU, 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

How do I check the history of YX05 FWU?

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What year was YX05 FWU registered?

YX05 FWU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is YX05 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 FWU shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX05 FWU have outstanding finance?

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