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EN54 DHK

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,315 mi
Last recorded75,315 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 DHK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 75,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened welded to vehicle (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened welded to vehicle (5.3.3 (c) (i))

subframe gearbox mounting support bracket corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2025 75,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened welded to vehicle (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened welded to vehicle (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

subframe gearbox mounting support bracket corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2025 75,300 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened mounting welded to vehicle (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened mounting welded to vehicle (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

subframe gearbox mounting support bracket corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 74,012 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody has been undersealed

Pass 2 Sep 2022 73,176 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 73,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 72,810 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated and cracking close to cords.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake discs badly corroded. Advise replacement.

General corrosion around vehicle.

Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened Mounting repaired. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened Mounting repaired. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear subframe front mountings modified. Welded direct to vehicle.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Fail 14 May 2019 72,793 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres deteriorated and cracking close to cords.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake discs badly corroded. Advise replacement.

General corrosion around vehicle.

Rear subframe front mountings modified. Welded direct to vehicle.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Pass 14 May 2018 72,001 miles

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

General corrosion around vehicle.

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened Front mounting welded to vehicle. (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated and splitting close to cords. Advise replacement.

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened Front mounting welded to vehicle. (2.4.A.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 71,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

General corrosion around vehicle.

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened Front mounting welded to vehicle. (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated and splitting close to cords. Advise replacement.

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened Front mounting welded to vehicle. (2.4.A.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 71,075 miles

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 May 2017 71,075 miles

Central Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 10 May 2016 69,053 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 69,053 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 66,237 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 63,436 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 59,056 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 53,530 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2012 53,528 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2011 47,254 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 47,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,524 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 39,524 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,733 miles

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

small split on inner of n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,832 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 DHK is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EN54 DHK, 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.

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EN54 DHK is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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