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TF54 NJS

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,933 mi
Last recorded50,933 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF54 NJS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 50,933 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 50,769 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 49,488 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 48,075 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 47,524 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 45,782 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 43,792 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,044 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,861 miles

rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 3 Aug 2016 37,135 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 37,135 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 35,965 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 35,904 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,680 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 33,679 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 31,796 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,043 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,464 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 30,462 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,395 miles

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

nearside & offside front brake disc's surfaces badly corroded

rear disc's surface corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2010 29,382 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside & offside front brake disc's surfaces badly corroded

rear disc's surface corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,201 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs corroding.

front to rear coolant pipes corroding.

rear tyres - 3mm.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear brake discs starting to corrode.

front to rear metal coolant pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,562 miles

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

front & rear brake discs starting to corrode & wear.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 26,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

front & rear brake discs starting to corrode & wear.

front tyres wearing inner edges.

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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TF54 NJS is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TF54 NJS, 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 TF54 NJS registered?

TF54 NJS is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is TF54 NJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for TF54 NJS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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