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BP54 SFU

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,053 mi
Last recorded48,053 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 SFU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 48,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 48,040 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components anti roll bar rubbing on brake disc on lock (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 41,085 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 37,942 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 33,229 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 32,729 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 32,265 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2020 31,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering Rack End Has Slight Play

Underbody Heavily Undersealed

Pass 1 Jul 2019 28,311 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 24,402 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 24,354 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 May 2018 24,353 miles

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 May 2017 22,932 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 May 2016 20,775 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 18,053 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 11,048 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 7,141 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 7,139 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 6,181 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 4,742 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 4,742 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 3,238 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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BP54 SFU is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 BP54 SFU, 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 BP54 SFU registered?

BP54 SFU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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