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NC54 JHF

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

44,596 mi
Last recorded44,596 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 JHF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 44,596 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 44,536 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 44,034 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 44,034 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 43,504 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 43,499 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 43,240 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 43,237 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 42,665 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 42,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rear bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 37,460 miles

Nearside Front trackroad end slight play

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 36,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,416 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,200 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 34,200 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,436 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 32,436 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,076 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,690 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 27,690 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,173 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 23,137 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 23,137 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 20,710 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 20,652 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,478 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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NC54 JHF is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NC54 JHF, 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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NC54 JHF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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