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EN54 DHP

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

46,958 mi
Last recorded46,958 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 DHP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 46,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever requires slight adjustment

surface corrosion to rear chassis and suspension

Pass 3 Jun 2025 46,400 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 46,034 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 45,785 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 45,507 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 45,327 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 44,620 miles

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

Front Subframe has minor corrosion.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe has minor corrosion.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,539 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,570 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 39,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,202 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 35,361 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,188 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,982 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,042 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 31,127 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 24,961 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 19,595 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 19,532 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 DHP is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DHP, 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 DHP registered?

EN54 DHP is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is EN54 DHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN54 DHP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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