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GP54 UCF

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

38,159 mi
Last recorded38,159 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 UCF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 38,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 82V continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 37,990 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 37,958 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 82V Continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 37,061 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 36,500 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 36,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump runs - bottle full (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 36,118 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 36,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Cleaned out pipework (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 35,558 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 35,558 miles

Windscreen washer not working Unblocked pipe (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 35,059 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 33,411 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 30,446 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 28,206 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 25,844 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 25,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,350 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,356 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 17,763 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 15,003 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 15,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 10,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 10,987 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 9,052 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 7,513 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 6,315 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 4,490 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 UCF is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UCF, 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 GP54 UCF registered?

GP54 UCF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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