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HK54 NSO

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,373 mi
Last recorded53,373 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 NSO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 53,373 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 53,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 44,867 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back pipe ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 44,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back pipe ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 43,876 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 43,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 42,957 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 42,957 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 42,035 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust: silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 42,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust: silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 38,752 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 38,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen BOTH (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 35,066 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 35,066 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 31,373 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 28,150 miles

both front tyres are perished

Pass 11 Jan 2016 24,711 miles

both front tyres perished in tread.

front brake disc's corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 21,122 miles

both rear tyre treads low ans tread perished

Fail 9 Jan 2014 18,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jan 2014 18,295 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Jan 2013 14,758 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 14,758 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 11,630 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 8,098 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 6,309 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 5,627 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 4,747 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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HK54 NSO is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK54 NSO, 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 HK54 NSO registered?

HK54 NSO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 February 2005.

Is HK54 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK54 NSO shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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