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BU54 ONB

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,338 mi
Last recorded27,338 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 27,338 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 24,902 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 24,648 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 23,578 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 22,077 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 19,637 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 18,043 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 15,287 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 15,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 13,269 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 ONB is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ONB, 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

How do I check the history of BU54 ONB?

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What year was BU54 ONB registered?

BU54 ONB is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is BU54 ONB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 ONB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU54 ONB have outstanding finance?

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