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BV55 UDE

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,921 mi
Last recorded37,921 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UDE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 37,921 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 37,149 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 36,996 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 36,694 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 36,166 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 34,812 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 34,323 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 33,725 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 31,654 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chip in offside lower part of windscreen

Fail 31 Aug 2017 31,654 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint swivel (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chip in offside lower part of windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,862 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,832 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 24,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2014 22,334 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 19,725 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 17,588 miles

srs warning lamp on

Fail 17 Dec 2012 17,559 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

srs warning lamp on

Fail 15 Dec 2011 15,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 15,856 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 12,765 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 9,143 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 6,202 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 6,202 miles

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

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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BV55 UDE is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BV55 UDE, 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 BV55 UDE registered?

BV55 UDE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is BV55 UDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 UDE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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