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BP54 ZVY

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,771 mi
Last recorded103,771 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 103,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2013 96,429 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 96,290 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 88,302 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 79,048 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Apr 2011 79,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 62,259 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON BOTH INSIDE PADS NEEDS NEW PADS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Pass 27 Mar 2009 62,259 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON BOTH INSIDE PADS NEEDS NEW PADS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 49,565 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZVY is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BP54 ZVY, 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 ZVY registered?

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

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