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YS54 VFC

2005 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

34,885 mi
Last recorded34,885 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 VFC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 34,885 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 34,448 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 33,712 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 33,512 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 33,188 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 33,086 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 31,174 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 30,762 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 30,246 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,872 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 29,463 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,977 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 27,570 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 26,537 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,774 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,045 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 21,256 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 21,256 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 18,029 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 15,816 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 VFC is a 2005 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VFC, 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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What year was YS54 VFC registered?

YS54 VFC is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 14 February 2005.

Is YS54 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS54 VFC shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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