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MG54 XPO

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests35 (18 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

37,006 mi
Last recorded37,006 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG54 XPO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 17 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 37,006 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 36,988 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

areas of surface corrosion on both subframes with areas of very heavy application of underseal

Pass 5 Dec 2024 72,296 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four of vehicles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted(both sides)

Fail 7 Aug 2024 72,278 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 66,349 miles

Handbrake efforts only just within there 16% requirements

Pass 10 Aug 2022 62,386 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 62,371 miles

Emissions not tested water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn droplink bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 59,708 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured both sides under bumper area (4.11 (a) (i))

oil leaks on engine

Fail 28 Jul 2021 59,693 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear not spaced correctly (0.1 (d))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured both sides under bumper area (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubbing against handbrake lever on caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leaks on engine

Pass 17 Jan 2020 51,930 miles

Handbrake efforts only just within there requirements

Pass 15 Jan 2019 46,966 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 46,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 39,280 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 39,265 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 32,691 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 26,523 miles

Rear Inner both tyres

Fail 19 Jan 2016 26,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Inner both tyres

Pass 23 Feb 2015 20,617 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 20,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Pass 4 Feb 2014 54,104 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

engine light illuminated

Fail 4 Feb 2014 54,104 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

engine light illuminated

Fail 30 Jan 2014 54,093 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

engine management light is on.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 45,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 45,682 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 45,630 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 44,569 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre brake light only worked when boot lid shut, then stayed working for test

engine malfunction light on

exhaust deteriorating

windscreen washers weak

Fail 1 Feb 2012 44,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre brake light only worked when boot lid shut, then stayed working for test

engine malfunction light on

exhaust deteriorating

windscreen washers weak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,530 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 41,529 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,436 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 36,430 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 30,172 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 30,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

cooling pipes corroded

offside front fog light glass broken

Fail 28 Jan 2008 25,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,251 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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MG54 XPO is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 MG54 XPO, 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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MG54 XPO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 January 2005.

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