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VE54 YGF

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

21,422 mi
Last recorded21,422 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 21,422 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 21,389 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated/corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 21,388 miles

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

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

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

Rear section of exhaust system corroded

Surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2022 21,387 miles

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to all brake discs

Tail box on exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 21,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 21,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 21,372 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 21,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 21,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Park brake not locking during brake test

Rear exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2016 21,065 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 20,919 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

minor corrosion to exhaust tail box

Pass 15 Jan 2014 20,503 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 19,975 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 19,091 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside face

Fail 23 Jan 2012 19,091 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inside face

Pass 21 Jan 2011 18,515 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 17,515 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 15,947 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 14,749 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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VE54 YGF is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 VE54 YGF, 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

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What year was VE54 YGF registered?

VE54 YGF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is VE54 YGF safe to buy?

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