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ET54 UKU

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

45,120 mi
Last recorded45,120 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 45,120 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 43,957 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 43,950 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 42,977 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse light not working

Pass 13 Feb 2023 42,237 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 42,234 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases big hole in side of rear silencer on the nearside where exhaust bracket has come off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 40,948 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 40,460 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 40,385 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 40,384 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 39,565 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 38,560 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 38,084 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 37,232 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 36,654 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 35,791 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 34,671 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,298 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,907 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s washer jet in/op

Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,138 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 28,137 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 22,226 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 22,226 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 16,172 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 16,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UKU 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 76%.

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 ET54 UKU, 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 UKU registered?

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

Is ET54 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 UKU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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