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VA54 KYP

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

72,177 mi
Last recorded72,177 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 KYP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 72,177 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

general age related underbody corrosion

Pass 19 May 2025 71,382 miles

general age related underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2024 70,895 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 70,634 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 70,622 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear sub frame mount corroded

Pass 10 May 2022 69,969 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 68,923 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 68,923 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 68,345 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 68,345 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 67,703 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 65,483 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 60,334 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 47,750 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs worn and pitted rear surface

Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

serious engine oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 40,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

serious engine oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 37,859 miles

Both Front brake discs are worn

Both Front tyres are low on tread on the shoulders and are perished

Both Rear brake discs are corroded on the inside faces

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 37,859 miles

Both Front brake discs are worn

Both Front tyres are low on tread on the shoulders and are perished

Both Rear brake discs are corroded on the inside faces

Pass 4 May 2012 35,577 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 4 May 2011 31,614 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 31,614 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,674 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 1 May 2009 22,261 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,478 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 KYP is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc 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 VA54 KYP, 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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What year was VA54 KYP registered?

VA54 KYP is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 13 February 2005.

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