CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV54 FFD

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,041 mi
Last recorded85,041 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 FFD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 85,041 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s and n/s front and o/s rear tyres worn on edges.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 84,862 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s and n/s front and o/s rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,282 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear discs rusty

slight paly in both rear top ball joints

Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,871 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,491 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 58,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 53,204 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 42,744 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 42,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,791 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 31,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Jul 2009 21,346 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 4,752 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 3,293 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
Full MG Tf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV54 FFD is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV54 FFD, 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

How do I check the history of HV54 FFD?

You can check the full history of HV54 FFD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV54 FFD registered?

HV54 FFD is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is HV54 FFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV54 FFD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV54 FFD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV54 FFD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.