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GK54 TNJ

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,748 mi
Last recorded51,748 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 TNJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 51,748 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 51,747 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 50,715 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 49,166 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 47,615 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 47,614 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 46,087 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 43,912 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 41,482 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 37,815 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 34,543 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 31,685 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,732 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 25,034 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 22,609 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 20,415 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,274 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2011 17,980 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 14,065 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 11,814 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 7,636 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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GK54 TNJ is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GK54 TNJ, 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 GK54 TNJ registered?

GK54 TNJ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is GK54 TNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK54 TNJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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