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FE54 UFT

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

25,666 mi
Last recorded25,666 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 UFT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 25,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 25,103 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 24,428 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 23,217 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 22,603 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 21,261 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 20,622 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 19,734 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 19,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 19,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/r brake is slightly binding

oil residue on the engine

slight corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 11 Jan 2018 19,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/r brake is slightly binding

oil residue on the engine

slight corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 18 Jan 2017 17,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all four tyres are perishing

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jan 2016 16,454 miles

all four tyres are perishing

corrosion to exhaust

play in o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

slight corrosion to chassis

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jan 2015 15,389 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 30 Dec 2013 14,789 miles

corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 14 Jan 2013 14,182 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 14 Jan 2013 14,182 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 20 Jan 2012 13,806 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 12 Jan 2011 12,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 11 Jan 2010 11,224 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 9,159 miles

NEARSIDE WASHER LEAKING SLIGHTLY UNDER BONNET

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE BECOMING SPLIT AT TOP END / ADVISE TO REPLACE

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 15 Jan 2008 6,818 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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FE54 UFT is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FE54 UFT, 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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What year was FE54 UFT registered?

FE54 UFT is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is FE54 UFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE54 UFT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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