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FH54 HLX

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,786 mi
Last recorded61,786 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 HLX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 61,786 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front and rear suspension corroded

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 61,784 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front and rear subrames corroded

Front and rear suspension corroded

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 59,807 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front suspension components corroded

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 59,804 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 55,737 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 53,325 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 52,789 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 52,301 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 50,858 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 49,690 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 48,237 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 45,197 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 45,197 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 42,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 39,028 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,950 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 33,770 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,420 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 26,420 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,165 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,042 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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FH54 HLX is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FH54 HLX, 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 FH54 HLX registered?

FH54 HLX is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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