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YP54 PVY

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,948 mi
Last recorded53,948 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 PVY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 53,948 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 53,607 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 53,320 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,869 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 52,259 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 51,787 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 51,362 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 50,220 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 49,643 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,136 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 46,950 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 46,950 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear exhaust strap insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,068 miles

exhaust silencer badly corroded but not blowing

Fail 1 Nov 2013 44,068 miles

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

exhaust silencer badly corroded but not blowing

Pass 13 Nov 2012 40,251 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 34,309 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,587 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,508 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 21,160 miles

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

centre stop lamp in operative

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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YP54 PVY is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YP54 PVY, 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

How do I check the history of YP54 PVY?

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What year was YP54 PVY registered?

YP54 PVY is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is YP54 PVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP54 PVY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP54 PVY have outstanding finance?

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