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VM54 RJS

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,080 mi
Last recorded65,080 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVM54 RJS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 65,080 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 65,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 53,503 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,869 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 49,863 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 48,831 miles

undervehicle corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 48,831 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

undervehicle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 46,134 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 46,124 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,956 miles

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

front and rear discs are worn

front pads look low

Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,007 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs are worn

Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,135 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 25,134 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 20,817 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 15,732 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 10,929 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,929 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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VM54 RJS is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VM54 RJS, 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 VM54 RJS registered?

VM54 RJS is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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