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BU54 OJV

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,800 mi
Last recorded57,800 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OJV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 57,800 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 57,345 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 56,483 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 56,482 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 56,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 55,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 54,196 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 52,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 51,634 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 50,708 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 49,325 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 47,238 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 45,087 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,672 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,187 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,498 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,769 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,575 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 31,575 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,499 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,921 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 OJV is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OJV, 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 OJV registered?

BU54 OJV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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