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YX55 BWP

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,083 mi
Last recorded83,083 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 BWP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 83,083 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 80,876 miles

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched by wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak on engine.

Fail 7 Mar 2022 80,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched by wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 6 Apr 2021 78,849 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 77,901 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2018 77,602 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust strap broke

Pass 2 Dec 2016 77,412 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 76,961 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 76,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 75,957 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 75,957 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,566 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s front tyre on legal limit

Fail 23 Oct 2013 56,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

n/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,800 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 39,344 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 39,344 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2010 33,599 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 26,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 26,563 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,601 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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YX55 BWP is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YX55 BWP, 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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YX55 BWP is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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