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WG54 UCH

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,729 mi
Last recorded67,729 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 UCH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 67,729 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2025 66,561 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corrosion

Pass 1 May 2024 65,502 miles

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2023 64,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 64,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 64,070 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 63,943 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 63,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 63,195 miles

Front washer jets poor but still providing sufficient washer fluid

Nearside Front Inner steering joint has slight play

Fail 11 Jul 2019 63,195 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front washer jets poor but still providing sufficient washer fluid

Nearside Front Inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2018 62,300 miles

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Nearside 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))

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

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

coolant pipes corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2018 62,300 miles

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Nearside 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))

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

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

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

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

coolant pipes corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2017 61,876 miles

both front brake discs are in poor condition

engine noise ??!!

Fail 14 Jul 2017 61,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both front brake discs are in poor condition

engine noise ??!!

Pass 14 Jul 2016 61,519 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 61,519 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,261 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 59,251 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust and joint corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 56,312 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 56,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 53,020 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 48,461 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Nov 2010 42,206 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 36,398 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 30,970 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)

screen washers partially blocked and require adjusting

Pass 28 Jan 2008 19,439 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 UCH is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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