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BL54 UOT

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

25,156 mi
Last recorded25,156 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UOT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 25,156 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 24,995 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 24,566 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 24,124 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 23,626 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 23,335 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 23,335 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 22,860 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 21,709 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 20,318 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 18,918 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,708 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,829 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 12,996 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 11,918 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 9,244 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 6,932 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 5,136 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 3,876 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 3,374 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 3,374 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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BL54 UOT is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BL54 UOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL54 UOT registered?

BL54 UOT is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is BL54 UOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL54 UOT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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