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VA54 KYV

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,525 mi
Last recorded75,525 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 KYV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 75,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 75,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 74,897 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 74,636 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 74,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower outer wheel arch has corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm hub mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 72,981 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower outer wheel arch has corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm hub mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 69,885 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 69,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 69,863 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 10 May 2019 69,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2017 68,178 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,949 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,663 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 53,560 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 53,560 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,673 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 46,514 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,839 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,325 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,085 miles

both front tyres low inner edges

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f brake disc worn close to limit

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Feb 2008 25,865 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 KYV is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KYV, 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 KYV registered?

VA54 KYV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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