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GP54 CJO

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

20,500 mi
Last recorded20,500 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 CJO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 20,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 19,824 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 19,824 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 19,212 miles

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

Offside Rear tight to turn by hand

Fail 9 Jan 2024 19,212 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear tight to turn by hand

Pass 9 Jan 2023 18,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 18,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 17,630 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 17,393 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 17,393 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 16,686 miles

Offside Rear brake bind

front and rear sub frames corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 16,477 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 16,206 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 15,119 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2014 14,268 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 14,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 13,338 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2013 12,573 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 12,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 11,599 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 11,599 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 10,743 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 9,474 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 8,738 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 7,045 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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GP54 CJO is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GP54 CJO, 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 GP54 CJO registered?

GP54 CJO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 15 January 2005.

Is GP54 CJO safe to buy?

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