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YX05 ZSG

2005 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,306 mi
Last recorded2,306 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 ZSG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 2,306 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Mar 2015 2,306 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Mar 2014 433 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 411 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 397 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 397 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 ZSG is a 2005 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZSG, 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 ZSG registered?

YX05 ZSG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YX05 ZSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 ZSG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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