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MM54 TCJ

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,080 mi
Last recorded54,080 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 TCJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 54,080 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 54,080 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 52,494 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 52,494 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 48,741 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 48,740 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,051 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,110 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 35,344 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,512 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 29,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,561 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,512 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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MM54 TCJ is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MM54 TCJ, 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 MM54 TCJ registered?

MM54 TCJ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is MM54 TCJ safe to buy?

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