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YF54 SVO

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,575 mi
Last recorded66,575 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 SVO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 66,575 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 65,917 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 65,649 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 64,626 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,246 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,923 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 61,805 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 58,975 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2015 52,008 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 49,412 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 49,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 47,523 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 47,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 46,242 miles

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

front brake discs scored and slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2011 46,242 miles

front brake discs scored and slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,977 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2009 41,547 miles

play in n/s steering rack end

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 41,537 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,221 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,401 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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YF54 SVO is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YF54 SVO, 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 YF54 SVO registered?

YF54 SVO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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