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FH54 HLZ

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,144 mi
Last recorded58,144 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 HLZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 58,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 57,494 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear brake discs slightly deteriorating

Fail 18 Feb 2021 57,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear brake discs slightly deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2019 56,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 56,116 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 56,109 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,309 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 44,413 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 44,408 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 44,402 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame mounting (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 44,398 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub frame mounting. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub frame mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame mounting (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,473 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 42,121 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 42,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,762 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 40,757 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,954 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front discs corroded and worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 33,298 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,853 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 28,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,469 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 HLZ is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH54 HLZ, 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 HLZ registered?

FH54 HLZ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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