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ET54 UKR

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

99,198 mi
Last recorded99,198 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 UKR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 99,198 miles

surface corrosion on front sub frame

surface corrosion on rear sub frame

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 99,197 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on front sub frame

surface corrosion on rear sub frame

Pass 27 Jun 2024 98,606 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 97,651 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 96,737 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 30 Jun 2022 96,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front discs in poor condition

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2021 96,215 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 96,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 95,597 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 95,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear discs in poor condition

rear exhaust system in poor condition

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2019 95,056 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2019 95,054 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 94,961 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Surface corrosion and pitting to rear brake discs.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 94,706 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Slight pitting to rear brake discs.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 94,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stabilizer arm outer bush has slight wear/play

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake efficiency only just passed

Rear silencer corroded, not blowing at present

Pass 11 Jun 2016 94,385 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 88,135 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 88,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 74,006 miles

slight water leak from pipes under the car

Fail 29 Jan 2014 74,006 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight water leak from pipes under the car

Pass 12 Feb 2013 60,248 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 52,701 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 52,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 40,816 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,816 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 38,718 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,615 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 36,614 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2008 25,981 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 UKR is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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