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FH54 YRW

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,595 mi
Last recorded58,595 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 YRW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 58,595 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 58,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 55,521 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 52,523 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,249 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 49,249 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 46,777 miles

exhaust system rear box corroded, becoming excessively.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,028 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,691 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 41,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,774 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 27,355 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 YRW is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH54 YRW registered?

FH54 YRW is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is FH54 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH54 YRW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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