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WG54 UCJ

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,084 mi
Last recorded71,084 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 71,084 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 68,419 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 68,419 miles

Emissions unable to be completed CAT EFFICENCY (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 65,260 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 63,195 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 60,320 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 56,158 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 55,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 55,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,960 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 53,342 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 51,612 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,935 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,441 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,521 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,215 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Fail 20 Jun 2013 45,215 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Fail 27 Nov 2012 44,131 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,131 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,540 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,329 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 37,709 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,721 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 28,181 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 UCJ is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG54 UCJ registered?

WG54 UCJ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is WG54 UCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG54 UCJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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