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YS54 JGF

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,347 mi
Last recorded58,347 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 JGF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 58,347 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 54,146 miles

Both front subframe mountings corroded.

Coolant leak Slight leak coming from coolant pipe area. ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill damaged and starting to corrode. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine starting to leak oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened Both rear subframe mount attachments have been been welded on one side as opposed to bolted. Attachment looks acceptable. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to crack/deteriorate. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers starting to streak. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 54,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both front subframe mountings corroded.

Coolant leak Slight leak coming from coolant pipe area. ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill damaged and starting to corrode. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine starting to leak oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened Both rear subframe mount attachments have been been welded on one side as opposed to bolted. Attachment looks acceptable. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to crack/deteriorate. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers starting to streak. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 53,896 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 53,406 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 52,744 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 52,550 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 52,550 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 47,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 47,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,388 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 47,387 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 May 2014 46,735 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,755 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 44,755 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/f lower suspension arm corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 41,345 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 41,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 38,318 miles

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

play in both upper inner wishbone bushes

Fail 24 May 2011 38,318 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

play in both upper inner wishbone bushes

Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,262 miles

advise engine light on dash

Fail 4 Jun 2010 34,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise engine light on dash

Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,362 miles

advise engine light on dash

Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,188 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 JGF is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YS54 JGF, 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 JGF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 16 January 2005.

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