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GB54 MGF

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

94,000 mi
Last recorded94,000 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB54 MGF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 94,000 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 90,829 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 88,197 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BACK BOX REAR BAND SNAPPED

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 86,080 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 82,295 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 82,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 79,890 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 78,887 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 74,381 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 68,601 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 64,473 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 64,472 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 58,822 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened just passable at time of test (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened just passable at time of test (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 53,493 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 48,047 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 42,850 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 38,146 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 34,615 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 27,798 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 23,367 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 23,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 17,198 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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GB54 MGF is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 GB54 MGF, 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 GB54 MGF registered?

GB54 MGF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 February 2005.

Is GB54 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB54 MGF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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