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YF54 SSZ

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,392 mi
Last recorded62,392 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 SSZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 62,392 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 61,687 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Rear both sides floor corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2019 61,565 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Rear both sides floor corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 59,737 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 56,947 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2016 54,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 50,196 miles

exhaust deteriorated

some wear in anti-roll bar bushes

some wear in rack ends

Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,325 miles

rear exhaust box. [skin] has corrosion.

Fail 20 Feb 2015 46,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box. [skin] has corrosion.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 39,164 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,843 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,392 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,245 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 27,245 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,772 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 23,772 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,728 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 20,727 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,274 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 16,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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YF54 SSZ is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF54 SSZ, 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 YF54 SSZ registered?

YF54 SSZ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 19 February 2005.

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