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BU54 OJL

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,395 mi
Last recorded86,395 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OJL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 86,395 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 86,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,272 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 76,848 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 73,700 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,593 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 66,764 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 66,760 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 63,730 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 63,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 59,127 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 43,941 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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BU54 OJL is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BU54 OJL, 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 BU54 OJL registered?

BU54 OJL is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is BU54 OJL safe to buy?

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