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BU54 OJX

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,783 mi
Last recorded78,783 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 78,783 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 78,754 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wear indicator touching disc causing sqealing noise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wear indicator touching disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 70,699 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 66,586 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 66,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 61,627 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 61,437 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,170 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,690 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,852 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 59,852 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,317 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,654 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 52,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,323 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 44,310 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 32,082 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 OJX is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BU54 OJX, 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 OJX registered?

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

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The MOT history for BU54 OJX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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