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BF05 OTZ

2005 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,520 mi
Last recorded68,520 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OTZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 68,520 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

nearside rear shock leaking

play in steering rack ends

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 67,040 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 67,033 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill - subframe/suspension area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 66,230 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 64,652 miles

Offside Front slight play in hub assembly

Offside Rear slight play in hub assembly

Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,543 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 59,534 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits off scale (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2020 57,516 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 57,514 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both light aims too high (adjusted)

Pass 4 Mar 2019 50,736 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 50,713 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant leak

very slight movement in rear suspension joints both sides

Pass 24 Mar 2018 47,481 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

corrosion to subframes and front wishbones

Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,906 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 42,905 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,863 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,816 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

very slight play from a component o/s/f steering - suspension

Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,346 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 32,341 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,114 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,961 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,170 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)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 20,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,051 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 OTZ is a 2005 MG Tf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTZ, 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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BF05 OTZ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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