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VA54 KYT

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,805 mi
Last recorded56,805 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 56,805 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 55,296 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 54,673 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 53,694 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 52,975 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 52,957 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 51,830 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,854 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,882 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 48,459 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 47,374 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,498 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 46,498 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 42,509 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,509 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,438 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,966 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 41,961 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2011 35,021 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 30,347 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 23,876 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 22,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,693 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 9,908 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 7,045 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 KYT 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 80%.

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 KYT, 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

How do I check the history of VA54 KYT?

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What year was VA54 KYT registered?

VA54 KYT is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is VA54 KYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA54 KYT shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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