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BG54 ZVD

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,819 mi
Last recorded57,819 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 ZVD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 57,819 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise rear tyres worn and perished

overheating

Fail 20 Feb 2017 57,819 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported strap broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise rear tyres worn and perished

overheating

Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,471 miles

Fuel lines rusty.

Handbrake performance 17%

Sub-Frames rusty.

Wishbones rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2016 52,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel lines rusty.

Sub-Frames rusty.

Wishbones rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2015 49,973 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 49,973 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 45,729 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 45,729 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,892 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,514 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,167 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 20 Feb 2010 25,003 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,416 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 14,139 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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BG54 ZVD is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG54 ZVD, 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 BG54 ZVD registered?

BG54 ZVD is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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