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PE54 RCS

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,184 mi
Last recorded39,184 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 RCS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 39,184 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 38,756 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 38,462 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 37,649 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 36,014 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 34,954 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 33,683 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 32,306 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 30,590 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 29,330 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 29,330 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 27,966 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 27,230 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 27,230 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 26,447 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 22,652 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge !

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 22 Mar 2013 22,652 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge !

Pass 1 Jul 2011 14,701 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,971 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 5,578 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 4,195 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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PE54 RCS is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PE54 RCS, 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 PE54 RCS registered?

PE54 RCS is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is PE54 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE54 RCS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE54 RCS have outstanding finance?

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