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FD54 UCN

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,054 mi
Last recorded64,054 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 UCN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,054 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 63,974 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 58,873 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front shocks corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 58,873 miles

front shocks corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 49,497 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 49,497 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,918 miles

n/s/f wiper smears

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,826 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 42,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 35,520 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 35,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 26,695 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 26,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,448 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,616 miles

vehicle just passed emissions test on 2nd fast idle test

Fail 24 Jun 2008 13,616 miles

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

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

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

vehicle just passed emissions test on 2nd fast idle test

Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,000 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 12,000 miles

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

Front brake imbalance borderline at 25%

nearside rear tyre has cuts to inside tyre wall

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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FD54 UCN is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FD54 UCN, 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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FD54 UCN is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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