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VX54 UTG

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,615 mi
Last recorded55,615 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 UTG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 55,615 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 55,543 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2021 55,543 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 53,060 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 53,060 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 50,828 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 50,828 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 48,604 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 44,910 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,592 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 36,000 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,000 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,082 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 34,080 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 32,679 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,373 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 31,373 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,344 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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VX54 UTG is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX54 UTG, 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 VX54 UTG registered?

VX54 UTG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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