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LY54 JXJ

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

79,948 mi
Last recorded79,948 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 JXJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 79,948 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 79,948 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 79,347 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 79,419 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2023 77,307 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2022 76,274 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2022 76,274 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2021 74,511 miles

Both front wheels has slightly free play

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Wheel has slightly free play

Offside Front Bumper and Wing damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 74,510 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Both front wheels has slightly free play

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Wheel has slightly free play

Offside Front Bumper and Wing damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 73,272 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly free play

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Under Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 72,231 miles

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

Corrosion underneath

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Wheel small free play

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak under engine

Small chip on windscreen zone A

Fail 31 May 2019 72,231 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion underneath

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Wheel small free play

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak under engine

Small chip on windscreen zone A

Pass 2 Jun 2018 71,386 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 69,595 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 68,929 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 67,792 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 65,687 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 May 2014 65,687 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 62,685 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 59,721 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2012 59,721 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2011 55,930 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,721 miles

collective damage to windscreen

Fail 2 Aug 2010 53,720 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

collective damage to windscreen

Pass 21 May 2009 42,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2009 42,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,304 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front sub frame mountings corroding.

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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LY54 JXJ is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LY54 JXJ, 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 LY54 JXJ registered?

LY54 JXJ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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The MOT history for LY54 JXJ shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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