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SE54 PKY

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,445 mi
Last recorded51,445 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,445 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 51,445 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,547 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 50,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 47,071 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,104 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 44,104 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,182 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 38,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,255 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 9,816 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 9,816 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 9,807 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 3,274 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 PKY is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PKY, 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 PKY registered?

SE54 PKY is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is SE54 PKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE54 PKY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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