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BU54 OKN

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,693 mi
Last recorded74,693 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,400 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,292 miles

exhaust has tempory repair

n/s/r has slight play in inner track control joint

n/s/r rear tyre has damage to inner side wall

o/s/r upper ball joint has slight play

Fail 20 Apr 2013 69,275 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust has tempory repair

n/s/r has slight play in inner track control joint

n/s/r rear tyre has damage to inner side wall

o/s/r upper ball joint has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,780 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,957 miles

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

antifreeze stains by headgasket by exhaust manifold to head

both coolant pipes metal front to rear bubling with rust

Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,930 miles

Both front tyre's 3mm on outside edge's, limit 1.6mm

Both rear tyre's 2mm in center of tred, limit 1.6mm

Front to rear metal coolant pipe's rusty, but not leaking

N,S,R brake pad's look 4mm thick, (checked with wheel's on)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 45,906 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyre's 3mm on outside edge's, limit 1.6mm

Both rear tyre's 2mm in center of tred, limit 1.6mm

Front to rear metal coolant pipe's rusty, but not leaking

N,S,R brake pad's look 4mm thick, (checked with wheel's on)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,081 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,548 miles

Slight play noticed in nsr ( front rod )transverse link inner bush on hub .

Fail 28 Mar 2008 37,518 miles

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

Slight play noticed in nsr ( front rod )transverse link inner bush on hub .

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 OKN is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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