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SF54 XYK

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

47,855 mi
Last recorded47,855 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 XYK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 47,855 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch feed pipe corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2025 47,767 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 47,659 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 47,518 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 47,394 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 47,265 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 46,979 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 46,784 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 46,305 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 46,305 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 46,299 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear park brake effort is much lower than nearside more than 50% advise repair

Pass 21 Jul 2017 45,755 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 45,755 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement park lever is restricted (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,258 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 44,793 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 44,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,286 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 44,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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)

battery warning light on

Pass 9 May 2013 43,021 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,826 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,167 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 39,164 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 35,406 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 35,354 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 27,506 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 27,506 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,710 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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SF54 XYK is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 SF54 XYK, 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 SF54 XYK registered?

SF54 XYK is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is SF54 XYK safe to buy?

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