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VA54 KXL

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,166 mi
Last recorded106,166 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 KXL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2021 106,166 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 102,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 102,465 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust has major blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 100,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 94,968 miles

Offside Rear Upper ball joint slight

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside minor (2.4.G.2)

all tyre valves perishing

clutch hydraulic pipe front to rear corroding

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Fail 31 Oct 2016 94,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper ball joint slight

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside minor (2.4.G.2)

all tyre valves perishing

clutch hydraulic pipe front to rear corroding

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 2 Nov 2015 91,133 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 85,110 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs in a poor condition

front flexi section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s/f brake slightly sticking

slight play detected at both rear hub assemblys

slight play in both front lower arm bushes

underside components slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 84,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs in a poor condition

front flexi section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s/f brake slightly sticking

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

o/s/r valve slightly deteriorated

slight play detected at both rear hub assemblys

slight play in both front lower arm bushes

underside components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,264 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

front flexi pipe of exhaust system slightly deteriorated

slight play detected at both front hub assemblys (STRONGLY ADVISE)

slight play detected at both rear hub assemblys

underside components slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,232 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 64,476 miles

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 4 Apr 2011 59,566 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 59,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,158 miles

ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED COOLANT TOPPED UP AFTER COMPLETION OF TEST

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WEARING

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,711 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE GETTING LOW

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 33,711 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE GETTING LOW

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 21,741 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 21,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VA54 KXL is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VA54 KXL, 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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VA54 KXL is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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