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YP54 PWJ

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

61,422 mi
Last recorded61,422 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 PWJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 61,422 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 61,421 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 2 Feb 2022 59,665 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 59,665 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 59,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 56,863 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 52,345 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 50,804 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing on both sides (2.7.2a)

front/rear disks scored/liped

Fail 16 Apr 2018 50,804 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour on both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing on both sides (2.7.2a)

front/rear disks scored/liped

Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,581 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 47,580 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 47,100 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 46,473 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 44,261 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 44,261 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,987 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 40,987 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,637 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,222 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 28,079 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear indicators faded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,079 miles

both rear indicators faded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 23,720 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,921 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 14,067 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 14,067 miles

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

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 PWJ is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YP54 PWJ, 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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YP54 PWJ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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