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YY05 HRE

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

55,695 mi
Last recorded55,695 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 HRE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 55,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 54,505 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 52,285 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 50,212 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 48,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 47,372 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 46,663 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 44,559 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 41,244 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 39,225 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 39,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 May 2016 37,023 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 35,751 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 27 May 2014 33,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 32,151 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 29,208 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 27,348 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,057 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,760 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,548 miles

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)

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 HRE is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YY05 HRE, 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 YY05 HRE registered?

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

Is YY05 HRE safe to buy?

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