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BD54 PDV

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

85,111 mi
Last recorded85,111 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 PDV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2025 85,111 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2024 78,325 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 71,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 61,049 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 60,889 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 49,873 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 48,968 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 48,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spot in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 48,341 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 48,340 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 47,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rotted casing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 47,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rotted casing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 46,615 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,601 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 44,568 miles

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

starter motor faulty?

Fail 25 Jun 2015 44,568 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 43,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underside has general rusting

Pass 26 Jun 2014 43,765 miles

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

underside has general rusting

Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,569 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 37,735 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 37,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 32,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 27,372 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 27,372 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 21,815 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,381 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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BD54 PDV is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 BD54 PDV, 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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BD54 PDV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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