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SE54 ODV

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,587 mi
Last recorded78,587 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 ODV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 78,587 miles

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

Nearside Front wing has damage to the edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front and rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

osr cill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2022 77,423 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (replaced) (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 77,423 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (replaced) (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 76,916 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front & rear subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 76,916 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front & rear subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 76,493 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and back sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear sub frame mounting areas and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 76,488 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp not working both off side fronrt and off side rear in op (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and back sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear sub frame mounting areas and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 78,875 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sub frames and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 75,861 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sub frames and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,899 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,112 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 73,097 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,955 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 70,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 69,989 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,866 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 67,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,319 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 65,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 65,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 60,874 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 60,865 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,703 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 47,279 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 47,279 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,685 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 37,391 miles

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

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

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 30 Jan 2008 28,130 miles

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

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 ODV is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ODV, 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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SE54 ODV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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