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YS54 JLO

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,592 mi
Last recorded69,592 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 JLO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,592 miles

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2022 69,571 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2018 69,207 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 68,619 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,153 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,861 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 65,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush inner (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,611 miles

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

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

exhaust strap broken but still supported

front subframe front mounts corroded

rear subframe front mounts corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 63,611 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust strap broken but still supported

front subframe front mounts corroded

rear subframe front mounts corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 63,611 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust strap broken but still supported

front subframe front mount points corroded

rear subframe front mount points corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,970 miles

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

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

both windsreen wipers starting to split.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 59,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both windsreen wipers starting to split.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 55,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2011 48,355 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 37,295 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 37,295 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 32,360 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JLO is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JLO, 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 JLO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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