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BF05 OSX

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

34,135 mi
Last recorded34,135 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OSX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 34,135 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 34,133 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 34,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 34,109 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 33,818 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 33,393 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 33,022 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 32,539 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 31,972 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 31,154 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 30,608 miles

wear on n/s/f tyre edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 29,508 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 28,873 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 27,824 miles

advise osr wheel bearing has slight play advise replacement

Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,747 miles

advise slight play in osr wheel bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2012 25,262 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 23,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 23,142 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 21,557 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 21,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 18,153 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 11,719 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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BF05 OSX 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 86.4%.

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 BF05 OSX, 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 BF05 OSX registered?

BF05 OSX is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BF05 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 OSX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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