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YS54 CEO

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,932 mi
Last recorded52,932 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 CEO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 52,932 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 50,852 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 50,758 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 50,064 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 47,970 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 45,417 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,729 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 36,343 miles

Oil leak ()

brake discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2015 32,378 miles

Both rear tyres - on wear limit

Pass 11 Jul 2014 28,228 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 24,986 miles

nearside front tyre small cracks

offside front tyre small cracks

Pass 2 Jan 2013 23,500 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 20,612 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 17,242 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 13,202 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 13,202 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 9,506 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 5,911 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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YS54 CEO is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YS54 CEO, 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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YS54 CEO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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