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YX05 LVG

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,268 mi
Last recorded28,268 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 LVG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 28,268 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 27,279 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 26,826 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 26,427 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 25,216 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 24,168 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 22,163 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 21,361 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 20,458 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 19,175 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 16,999 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 16,316 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 15,236 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 15,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 13,773 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 13,184 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 10,932 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 LVG is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LVG, 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 LVG registered?

YX05 LVG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is YX05 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 LVG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX05 LVG have outstanding finance?

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