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YX55 KFU

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,808 mi
Last recorded60,808 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 60,808 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 60,710 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 60,618 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 60,420 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 60,026 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 59,527 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 58,004 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 57,355 miles

Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2017 56,832 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 56,396 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,023 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,875 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,861 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,155 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 21,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,501 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 17,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 11,724 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 KFU is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver 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 KFU, 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 YX55 KFU registered?

YX55 KFU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is YX55 KFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX55 KFU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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