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GF54 DHZ

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,609 mi
Last recorded24,609 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 DHZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 24,609 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 23,998 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 22,956 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 21,145 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 21,143 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 20,973 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 20,973 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 20,813 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 20,813 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 20,762 miles

Nearside Front washer jet has no pressure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 20,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 20,341 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 18,461 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 18,460 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 17,895 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 15,627 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 15,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OSR Tyre is cracking onthe inner sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2012 13,580 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 13,580 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 12,964 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 11,356 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 8,253 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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GF54 DHZ is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF54 DHZ, 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

How do I check the history of GF54 DHZ?

You can check the full history of GF54 DHZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF54 DHZ registered?

GF54 DHZ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is GF54 DHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 DHZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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