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FG54 UDT

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,013 mi
Last recorded90,013 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 UDT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,013 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 87,638 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,914 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 85,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,190 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 82,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,003 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 76,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,023 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 65,023 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,601 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 54,269 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,062 miles

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Rear exhaust clamp damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2010 53,963 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting strap snapped

offside front tyre badly cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,229 miles

all brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 26 Aug 2009 50,229 miles

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

all brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,101 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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FG54 UDT is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG54 UDT, 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 FG54 UDT registered?

FG54 UDT is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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