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WG54 UCM

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,002 mi
Last recorded75,002 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 75,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2026 74,873 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrode (5.3.2 (b))

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

O/S & N/S sills slightly corroded

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/R & N/S/R lower front arms outer joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear coolant piper corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges ( O/S low)

fuel smell inside vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2025 74,391 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front arms outer joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both steering rack inner ball joints slightly worn

corrosion to O/S & N/S sills

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

fuel smell inside vehicle

Fail 4 Mar 2025 74,391 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside screen wash jet poor

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front arms outer joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both steering rack inner ball joints slightly worn

brake servo unit slightly corroded

corrosion to O/S & N/S sills

engine coolant level low

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

fuel smell inside vehicle

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure & fallen down on nearside

Pass 1 Mar 2024 73,566 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Nearside Outer sill damaged/corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

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

Offside Rear brake disc outer face upto50% corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2024 73,564 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated union rubber bloated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Nearside Outer sill damaged/corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

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

Offside Rear brake disc outer face upto50% corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 72,239 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

metal coolant pipes front to rear corroded and slight leak

parking brake effort only just met requirements

rear silencer on exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Feb 2023 72,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

metal coolant pipes front to rear corroded and slight leak

parking brake effort only just met requirements

rear silencer on exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Mar 2022 71,076 miles

Coolant leak rear of front to rear metal coolant pipe

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 69,333 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

front to rear coolant pipes corroded and slight coolant leak at joint to hose

Fail 25 Feb 2021 69,331 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

front to rear coolant pipes corroded and slight coolant leak at joint to hose

Pass 13 Feb 2020 68,641 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak rear of front to rear metal heater pipe due to corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill also damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

no coolant in expansion bottle

Fail 13 Feb 2020 68,641 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit wiring to left of boot n/s hindge (4.11 (c) (ii))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak rear of front to rear metal heater pipe due to corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill also damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

no coolant in expansion bottle

Pass 7 Mar 2019 66,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F & N/S/F upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear coolant pipes slightly corroded & damp at rear hose joint

rear exhaust outer skin & rear joint mount bolts corroded

slight corrosion to front of sills

Fail 1 Mar 2019 66,756 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly poor clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside windscreen wash jet poor operation

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F & N/S/F upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear coolant pipes slightly corroded & damp at rear hose joint

rear exhaust outer skin & rear joint mount bolts corroded

slight corrosion to front of sills

Pass 28 Feb 2018 64,892 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

front to rear coolant pipes corroded and slight coolant leak

n/s outer sill damaged and corroded

silencer on exhaust deteriated and support bracket partially broken

Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,288 miles

BRAKE EFFORT LOW 58%

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

Nearside OUTER SILL BADLY DAMAGED

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear EXHAUST BOX SUPPORT STRAP BROKEN (CORRODED)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 62,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH PART BLOCKED & MISS SCREEN (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle TYRE & WHEEL FOUL SUSPENSION ON RIGHT FULL LOCK (4.1.D.2)

BRAKE EFFORT LOW 58%

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

Nearside OUTER SILL BADLY DAMAGED

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear EXHAUST BOX SUPPORT STRAP BROKEN (CORRODED)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 60,314 miles

O/S/F wheel fouling on strut (only when jacked up

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

tail exhaust outer skin & joint mount bolts corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2016 60,314 miles

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

O/S/F wheel fouling on strut (only when jacked up

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure ABS loom insecure (1.9.2a)

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

tail exhaust outer skin & joint mount bolts corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,281 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

tail exhaust outer skin corroded & joint mount nuts corroded away

windscreen washer jets poor

Fail 6 Mar 2015 58,280 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

tail exhaust outer skin corroded & joint mount nuts corroded away

windscreen washer jets poor

Pass 6 Mar 2014 56,439 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 56,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

os wiper split

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,999 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 52,997 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,189 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,292 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,014 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre low on edge

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,357 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 30,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 19,238 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 19,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 8,505 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 8,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 UCM is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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