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SE54 MYB

2005 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,590 mi
Last recorded65,590 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 MYB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 65,590 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 65,590 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 64,736 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2021 61,416 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 61,416 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 61,407 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,227 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,816 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 40,816 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2012 35,044 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 31,029 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 31,029 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 May 2010 24,559 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 24,559 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,642 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 12,800 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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SE54 MYB is a 2005 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SE54 MYB, 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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What year was SE54 MYB registered?

SE54 MYB is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is SE54 MYB safe to buy?

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