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NY54 VRN

2005 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,781 mi
Last recorded37,781 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 VRN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 37,781 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 37,781 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 33,266 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 33,266 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 33,228 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 33,155 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 32,969 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 32,771 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 32,642 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 31,745 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 31,113 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 30,104 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,173 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 29,173 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,885 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,993 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 25,947 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 25,259 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 18,787 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 18,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2008 13,217 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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NY54 VRN is a 2005 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NY54 VRN, 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 NY54 VRN?

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What year was NY54 VRN registered?

NY54 VRN is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 14 February 2005.

Is NY54 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY54 VRN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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