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DA54 JYT

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

42,288 mi
Last recorded42,288 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 JYT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 42,288 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 42,288 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 42,270 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 42,268 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Heat separation (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 41,922 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 41,918 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 40,914 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 39,398 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 38,824 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 37,638 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 37,166 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 37,095 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,316 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,847 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,501 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,319 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,265 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,432 miles

Slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 22 Sep 2011 30,432 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)

Slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 20 Oct 2010 26,639 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,713 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 18,742 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 18,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2007 14,388 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 14,388 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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DA54 JYT is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DA54 JYT, 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 DA54 JYT registered?

DA54 JYT is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is DA54 JYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA54 JYT shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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