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EN54 DHG

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

32,792 mi
Last recorded32,792 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 DHG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 32,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 30,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 27,641 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 27,540 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 27,155 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 26,917 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 26,593 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 26,262 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 25,578 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,731 miles

both front lower arms getting rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2016 24,395 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,149 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 23,331 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,023 miles

all brake discs

Fail 28 May 2014 22,950 miles

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

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

front n\s and o\s brake disc

rear n\s and o\s brake discs

Pass 21 Jun 2013 21,747 miles

front discs

Fail 21 Jun 2013 21,747 miles

Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs

Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,747 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,897 miles

all tyres starting to crack

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 10 Jun 2010 15,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 13,139 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 8,314 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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EN54 DHG is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver 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 EN54 DHG, 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 EN54 DHG registered?

EN54 DHG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is EN54 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN54 DHG 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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