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AO54 ZMV

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

26,785 mi
Last recorded26,785 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 ZMV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 26,785 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 26,624 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 26,475 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 26,322 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 25,739 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 25,348 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 25,124 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 25,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 24,353 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 23,225 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 23,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

eml light on

Pass 26 Jan 2017 22,260 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 20,848 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 19,546 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2014 17,900 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 15,825 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 13,930 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 11,641 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and split

Pass 27 Jan 2010 9,923 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 9,923 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 8,007 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 6,689 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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AO54 ZMV is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AO54 ZMV, 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 AO54 ZMV registered?

AO54 ZMV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 February 2005.

Is AO54 ZMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 ZMV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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