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VA54 KYR

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,419 mi
Last recorded107,419 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 KYR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 107,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 95,056 miles

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

under carriage surface rust

Pass 7 Apr 2020 92,074 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 92,064 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 85,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 84,997 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened roll bar mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,343 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 81,281 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,067 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)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 75,067 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 30 Nov 2016 70,879 miles

Inner Non obligatory mirror damaged not fitted ()

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust mount broken (supported)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 70,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Inner Non obligatory mirror damaged not fitted ()

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust mount broken (supported)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread.

Engine oily

Exhaust system corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 55,536 miles

Engine oily

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 42,040 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 36,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

areas of all flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded,not excess

areas of exhaust system corroded, not excess

front and rear suspension components corroded,though not seriously wreakened

nearside rear brake disc corroded on both lips,and offside rear corroded inside lip

offside rear tyre valve stem surface perish cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2012 35,593 miles

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

both front sub frame front mountings corroded,also areas of both suspension arms and front sub frame,though not to excess at time of inspection

both rear sub frame rear mountings corroded,also areas of rear sub frame,though not to excess at time of inspection

surface corrosion in areas of both rear brake discs

Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,238 miles

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

both rear tyres light cracking

nearside front tyre 2.5mm tread depth in areas,devoiod of tread outer shoulder areas and close to devoiding tread inner shoulder

offside front tyre close to devoiding tread on inner shoulder,worn outer and cracking

offside rear road wheel slightly stiff to rotate

various front suspension components corroded,but not to excess

various rear suspension components corroded,but not to excess

Pass 1 Dec 2010 31,152 miles

both front tyres worn inner shoulders

rear brake pads appear worn close to audible wear warning device

Fail 1 Dec 2010 31,152 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn inner shoulders

rear brake pads appear worn close to audible wear warning device

Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,302 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulder areas

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 3 Dec 2008 22,653 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 22,653 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 17,644 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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VA54 KYR is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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