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SE54 NHT

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,785 mi
Last recorded78,785 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 NHT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 78,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 73,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 67,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 59,290 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing in Front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 52,679 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear box corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2021 42,986 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 42,976 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 39,460 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 39,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. no adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 37,309 miles

offside and nearside headlamps deteriorated

underbody corroision

various suspension arms corroision

Pass 11 Sep 2017 34,774 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside front (1.7.5a)

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

all suspension componets corroision

Pass 17 Aug 2016 33,169 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)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside front (2.7.2a)

underside corrosion

various suspension joints corrision

Pass 18 Aug 2015 30,636 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 27,922 miles

nsf tyre cracking slightly

Fail 21 Aug 2014 27,921 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nsf tyre cracking slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2014 26,612 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 22,569 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Fail 5 Feb 2013 22,549 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Pass 9 Feb 2012 19,948 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 17,354 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 14,898 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 12,801 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 10,051 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

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 NHT is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SE54 NHT, 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 SE54 NHT registered?

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

Is SE54 NHT safe to buy?

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