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YX05 LJE

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

47,167 mi
Last recorded47,167 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 47,167 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 47,167 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 43,347 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 43,347 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 39,651 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 39,482 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 39,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 39,437 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 39,305 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 39,302 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 38,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 38,179 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 37,721 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 37,721 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2016 37,710 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (3.5.1i)

fuel pipe slightly corroded

heavily corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,203 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 37,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,512 miles

Fr suspension arms corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 33,553 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,242 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,142 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 21,977 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,902 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,219 miles

os ns front discs corroded on inner edge

slight side movement on handbrake lever

Fail 22 Aug 2008 12,219 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

os ns front discs corroded on inner edge

slight side movement on handbrake lever

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 LJE is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YX05 LJE, 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 YX05 LJE registered?

YX05 LJE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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