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FV54 TLJ

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

32,076 mi
Last recorded32,076 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 TLJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 32,076 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 31,788 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 31,788 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 31,370 miles

Fog light switch worn

Fail 16 Feb 2024 31,370 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 30,945 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 30,147 miles

rear exhaust corroded

tyres 10yr + old

Fail 14 Feb 2022 30,147 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

tyres 10yr + old

Pass 15 Feb 2021 29,374 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 28,977 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 27,866 miles

surface rust on front brake discs

Fail 18 Jan 2019 27,866 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2018 27,331 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 27,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 26,386 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 26,386 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty ? (1.3.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 25,752 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint O/s (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,746 miles

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 17 Feb 2014 23,276 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 17 Feb 2014 23,275 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 4 Feb 2013 21,702 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 20,194 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 18,360 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 18,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 15,279 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 12,783 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 10,067 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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FV54 TLJ is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FV54 TLJ, 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 FV54 TLJ registered?

FV54 TLJ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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