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BU54 OLW

2005 MG Tf

Turquoise Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,510 mi
Last recorded80,510 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OLW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 80,510 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 76,081 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 73,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 69,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 66,711 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 66,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 64,282 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 64,267 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 58,239 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 55,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 52,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 49,314 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,577 miles

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)

sounds like something rolling around in the nearside front tyre when it's rotated

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,776 miles

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

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

vairious small chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2013 37,732 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,496 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,333 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,407 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 18,525 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 18,525 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 13,290 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 13,290 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 OLW is a 2005 MG Tf in Turquoise with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OLW, 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 OLW registered?

BU54 OLW is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is BU54 OLW safe to buy?

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