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YS54 JHV

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,747 mi
Last recorded87,747 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 JHV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 87,747 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 81,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear end) (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear end ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2017 72,025 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 72,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 63,148 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded rear subframe ( forward mounts ) (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

nearside steering rack end ball joint has slight play

Fail 18 May 2016 63,146 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded rear subframe ( forward mounts ) (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

nearside steering rack end ball joint has slight play

Pass 11 May 2015 53,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 46,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,660 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 46,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 46,714 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 46,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,543 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,095 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 35,857 miles

nearside rear track control arm bent

Fail 2 Apr 2010 35,857 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear track control arm bent

Pass 9 Jan 2009 27,463 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 27,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2008 17,986 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 17,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 JHV is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JHV, 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 JHV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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