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WG54 DJJ

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,284 mi
Last recorded81,284 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 DJJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 81,284 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 80,359 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 79,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front subframe bracket corroded

Nearside Rear subframe bracket corroded

Offside Front subframe bracket corroded

Offside Rear subrame bracket corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 76,609 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside door handle loose

Fail 20 Feb 2023 76,609 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside door handle loose

Pass 14 Feb 2022 75,979 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 75,979 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 73,530 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 71,019 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 66,167 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 66,166 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 60,310 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 53,201 miles

front lower arms corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,148 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,199 miles

front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 43,189 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,674 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 40,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Handbrake, lever has very little reserve left, only just met minimum MOT standard.

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 33,964 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 31,569 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 29,781 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 28,263 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 26,778 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 25,732 miles

cut in off side front tyre inner side wall

front brake discs slightly corroded

off side rear indicator slightly faded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight front brake disc run out

slight play in off side front top ball joint

Fail 2 Feb 2008 25,732 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut in off side front tyre inner side wall

front brake discs slightly corroded

off side rear indicator slightly faded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight front brake disc run out

slight play in off side front top ball joint

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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WG54 DJJ is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WG54 DJJ, 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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WG54 DJJ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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