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BP54 YGM

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

55,048 mi
Last recorded55,048 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 55,048 miles

Covers obscuring testable components

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 52,671 miles

Front front suspension corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box has been repaired and still has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 52,644 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 51,744 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,740 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 46,476 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,943 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 38,606 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 37,066 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 34,409 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 33,103 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 33,103 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 31,532 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 28,093 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 25,179 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 20,706 miles

Anti slip on clutch pedal missing.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,428 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 12,688 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 YGM is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YGM, 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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BP54 YGM is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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