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MG53 PJW

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,570 mi
Last recorded45,570 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG53 PJW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 45,570 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 45,553 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 45,422 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 45,138 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 45,020 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 44,788 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 44,748 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 44,395 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 43,700 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,191 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,709 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 37,755 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 34,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2013 31,902 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,922 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 25,028 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 25,028 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 20,719 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 20,719 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 16,262 miles

Both front tyre treads lifting

N/S/R Tyre srcubbing on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2008 12,980 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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MG53 PJW is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MG53 PJW, 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 MG53 PJW?

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What year was MG53 PJW registered?

MG53 PJW is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is MG53 PJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG53 PJW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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