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YX55 DYT

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,923 mi
Last recorded87,923 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 DYT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 87,923 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 86,476 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 84,174 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 82,242 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 79,768 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 76,943 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 75,285 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,614 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,177 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,050 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,916 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 65,910 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 52,941 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,709 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,072 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 43,548 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 43,548 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,055 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,175 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 DYT is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YX55 DYT, 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 YX55 DYT registered?

YX55 DYT is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is YX55 DYT safe to buy?

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