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BV54 FTK

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,707 mi
Last recorded55,707 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 FTK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 55,707 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 54,671 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 51,870 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 49,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 46,168 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 46,041 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 5 Jun 2018 45,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded inner face

Fail 19 Apr 2018 45,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded inner face

Fail 8 Dec 2017 45,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 3/4 tread advice replace tyre (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 4 Oct 2016 44,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded inner face

rear silencer rusty and starting to blow

Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,424 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 42,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,991 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 37,848 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,618 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn low

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2012 35,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn low

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,100 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 29,715 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight scratch front screen

Pass 30 Dec 2010 27,900 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 26,003 miles

nsf indicator going white

rear indicators starting to go white

slight indent nsr tyre wall

washer jets partly blocked

Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,883 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,327 miles

nsf osr nsr indicators just showing white

slight play osf ball joint

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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BV54 FTK is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver 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 BV54 FTK, 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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What year was BV54 FTK registered?

BV54 FTK is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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