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ET54 UKK

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,196 mi
Last recorded74,196 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 UKK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,196 miles

offside and nearside front sub-frame forward mountings corroding & deteriorated.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 74,184 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front sub-frame forward mountings corroding & deteriorated.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,526 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 70,499 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 68,396 miles

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

nearside front tyre unevenly worn inner edge and slight perishing.

rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 68,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre unevenly worn inner edge and slight perishing.

rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,346 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,770 miles

front discs well worn,rear pads well worn

Fail 25 Mar 2011 56,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs well worn,rear pads well worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,625 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,106 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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ET54 UKK is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ET54 UKK, 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 ET54 UKK registered?

ET54 UKK is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is ET54 UKK safe to buy?

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