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CK54 XGF

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

66,322 mi
Last recorded66,322 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 XGF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 66,322 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 64,664 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 63,379 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 62,840 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 62,412 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 62,412 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 62,125 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,056 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 57,585 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 57,579 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 57,996 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Feb 2017 57,996 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,528 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Offside front tyre heavily perished

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 54,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Offside front tyre heavily perished

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 50,169 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,118 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 49,772 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 49,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,098 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,428 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,380 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 43,376 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 36,503 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 36,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,605 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 30,605 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 25,556 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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CK54 XGF is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 CK54 XGF, 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 CK54 XGF registered?

CK54 XGF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is CK54 XGF safe to buy?

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