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BP54 YGR

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,293 mi
Last recorded38,293 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 YGR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 38,293 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 38,293 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.873 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 5.38% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 274 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault indicates fault on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 38,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 38,099 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 37,922 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 37,840 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel repaired

Pass 10 Nov 2020 34,466 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel repaired

Pass 18 Nov 2019 31,423 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 27,519 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 24,489 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 24,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all tyres 2-3 mm tread only

Pass 14 Jul 2016 21,478 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 20,908 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 20,879 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2015 19,398 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 17,225 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 15,089 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 14,007 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 13,609 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 11,636 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 10,645 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 9,976 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 YGR is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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