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BF05 OTV

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

101,768 mi
Last recorded101,768 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OTV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 101,768 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 96,554 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 91,655 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 86,712 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 81,732 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 76,613 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 72,027 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 69,014 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,756 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,382 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 52,695 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,764 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,313 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F & N/S/R & O/S/R SUSPENSHION CUPS ARE STARTING TO CORRODE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST STRAP BROKEN

Fail 26 Mar 2014 42,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F & O/S/F & N/S/R & O/S/R SUSPENSHION CUPS ARE STARTING TO CORRODE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ARE STARTING TO WEAR

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

REAR EXHAUST STRAP BROKEN

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,645 miles

O/S/R TYRE 2MM / N/S/R TYRE 2MM X CUTTING OUT ON INNER / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT X REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS / 2X NUTS MISSING ON INLET

Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,281 miles

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

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 22 Mar 2011 35,465 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f top suspension arm inner bushes some play

Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,040 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 OTV is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OTV, 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 BF05 OTV registered?

BF05 OTV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BF05 OTV safe to buy?

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