MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Corrosion on front and rear sub-frames
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly damaged front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion on front and rear sub-frames
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sub frame corroded near side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion on front and rear sub frame
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
front and rear tyres different sizes
surface corrosion front and rear subframes
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
front and rear tyres different sizes
surface corrosion front and rear subframes
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
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)
exhaust corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
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)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE54 GVU is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 VE54 GVU, 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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VE54 GVU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 January 2005.
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