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EF54 MGF

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,269 mi
Last recorded60,269 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 MGF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 60,269 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 59,867 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 59,447 miles

Vehicle is undersealed

Pass 25 Mar 2022 58,924 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 56,984 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,326 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 45,026 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 37,477 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 37,426 miles

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

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

emmisions just in been stood n/s f tyre inner wall grooved slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2014 37,426 miles

emmisions just in been stood n/s f tyre inner wall grooved slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2013 37,339 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,156 miles

nearside doore mirror broken

Fail 28 Dec 2011 34,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside doore mirror broken

Pass 5 Jan 2011 29,066 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 29,056 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

O/S/F brake disc badly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2010 21,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 18,330 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 14,326 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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EF54 MGF is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF54 MGF, 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

How do I check the history of EF54 MGF?

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What year was EF54 MGF registered?

EF54 MGF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is EF54 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 MGF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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