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VE54 YGK

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,577 mi
Last recorded76,577 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 YGK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 76,577 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 22 Nov 2016 76,559 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall perished to cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall perished to cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Nov 2015 74,932 miles

Both front tyres perished

Fail 18 Nov 2015 74,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres perished

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,869 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 74,805 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 71,248 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 58,691 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,385 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 47,385 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 31,777 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 YGK is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YGK, 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 VE54 YGK registered?

VE54 YGK is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is VE54 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 YGK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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