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FH54 ZSE

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,434 mi
Last recorded44,434 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 ZSE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 44,434 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 44,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 44,181 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 48,181 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,774 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 43,652 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 43,623 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 41,135 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 38,260 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 35,873 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,313 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 33,313 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 32,063 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 30,558 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 26,690 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,952 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 ZSE is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

FH54 ZSE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is FH54 ZSE safe to buy?

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