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YY05 HLC

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,823 mi
Last recorded46,823 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 46,823 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Sub-frame: attachment bracket / mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 May 2025 44,991 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 44,937 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 43,565 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 42,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear subframe attachment bracket corroded

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 41,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame: attachment bracket / mounting bracket corroded not seriously weakened

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 40,618 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 39,403 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust silencer support strap defective

Pass 27 Jul 2018 36,584 miles

Exhaust mounting defective strap to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 32,097 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 32,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40 ZR16 86W Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40 ZR16 86W Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner friction surface badly corroded. Advise replacing discs (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blow out jets (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 26,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45 R16 82W Tread worn unevenly on inside edge. Requires replacing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner friction surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 20,604 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 14,232 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 8,945 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 7,899 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 7,687 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 7,357 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 7,191 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 HLC is a 2005 MG Tf in Red 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 YY05 HLC, 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 HLC registered?

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

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