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YY05 HNP

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,958 mi
Last recorded83,958 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 HNP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 83,958 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 79,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,060 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 72,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 72,610 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail front mounting for subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box and strap corroded but not holed , in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 67,635 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 59,808 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 57,527 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 55,366 miles

front and rear sub frames corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,717 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 552,342 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 552,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 51,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 51,161 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,653 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 48,649 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp illuminated due to engine misfire

Pass 5 Apr 2012 41,468 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 41,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,899 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 29,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 23,232 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2010 23,232 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,804 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 4,519 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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YY05 HNP is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YY05 HNP, 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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YY05 HNP is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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