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OE54 ODW

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,343 mi
Last recorded79,343 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 ODW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 79,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 79,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,687 miles

Age cracking to O/S/F tyre

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,629 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner edges (3.5.1i)

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

coolant leaks

general underside corrosion to body /chassis

Fail 18 Mar 2016 64,608 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

coolant loss showing

general underside corrosion to body /chassis

Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,848 miles

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

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

both front lower arms corroded

exhaust corroded

general corrosion

nearside headlight cloudy

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 21 Jan 2014 56,840 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

both front lower arms corroded

exhaust corroded

general corrosion

nearside front headlight cloudy

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 19 Dec 2012 54,858 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 54,843 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,226 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 46,913 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 39,213 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,909 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,090 miles

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

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

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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OE54 ODW is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE54 ODW, 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 OE54 ODW registered?

OE54 ODW is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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