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VE54 UBG

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 UBG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2025
Fail 6 May 2025

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 63,698 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 58,461 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 58,461 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 54,231 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 54,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,525 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 45,755 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 45,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2016 36,928 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light inop

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant light on dash

exhaust back box band snapped

Fail 30 Dec 2016 36,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear Upper brake light inop

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant light on dash

exhaust back box band snapped

Pass 2 Oct 2015 32,900 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 32,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 32,882 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 32,882 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,166 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011
Pass 9 Oct 2009 17,757 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 17,734 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 11,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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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VE54 UBG is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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