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SE54 NJN

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,139 mi
Last recorded52,139 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 NJN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 52,139 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 49,041 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 46,612 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 46,598 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 46,576 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 46,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding sticking pads? (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 45,955 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 45,389 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 44,497 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 42,321 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 40,292 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 38,892 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 36,337 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 36,337 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2012 34,278 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,448 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 30,294 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,412 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre has slight tread seperation

nearside steering rack end has slight play

offside front tyre has slight tread seperation

Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,541 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 26,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front 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 14 Jan 2008 22,085 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 NJN is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 SE54 NJN, 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 SE54 NJN?

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What year was SE54 NJN registered?

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

Is SE54 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE54 NJN 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.

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