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YY05 HRX

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,123 mi
Last recorded61,123 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 HRX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2019 61,123 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,154 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 47,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front sub-frame heavily corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 42,781 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 37,933 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 37,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,096 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 29,990 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 26,201 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 24,161 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 24,161 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 20,645 miles

Rear tyres perishing bothsides.

Pass 15 Jan 2011 15,592 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 15,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 13,066 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 11,541 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 9,164 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 HRX is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HRX, 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 YY05 HRX registered?

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

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