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GL54 TNJ

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,451 mi
Last recorded22,451 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 TNJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 22,451 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 22,428 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2023 22,382 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 22,251 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 22,097 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 22,025 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 21,959 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 21,830 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 21,819 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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 21,365 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 20,784 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,546 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 20,093 miles

wear in n/s/f track rod end

Fail 13 Jun 2012 20,093 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

wear in n/s/f track rod end

Fail 9 Jun 2011 18,602 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,602 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,071 miles

rear tyres on limits, washer jets cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2009 15,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 15,446 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 10,972 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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GL54 TNJ is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL54 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL54 TNJ registered?

GL54 TNJ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 February 2005.

Is GL54 TNJ safe to buy?

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