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WG54 UCB

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

33,870 mi
Last recorded33,870 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 UCB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 33,870 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 33,869 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 33,869 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 33,847 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 33,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Reverse lights inop

Pass 12 Apr 2021 32,497 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 31,749 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 28,587 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 25,556 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 23,723 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Apr 2016 21,189 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,467 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)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres slightly perished

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Apr 2014 16,340 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 14,607 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 13,083 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,894 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 10,771 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 8,029 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 66,959 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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WG54 UCB 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 WG54 UCB, 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 WG54 UCB registered?

WG54 UCB is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is WG54 UCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG54 UCB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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