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BF05 UNR

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,887 mi
Last recorded29,887 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 29,887 miles

steering/suspension knock at front

Pass 3 Jul 2025 28,148 miles

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

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

Pass 24 Jun 2024 28,112 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 28,068 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 27,397 miles

corrosion present on front suspension components

Pass 26 Oct 2020 27,199 miles

corrosion present on front suspension components

Pass 8 May 2019 26,217 miles

corrosion present on front suspension components

Pass 14 May 2018 25,346 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 24,016 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2016 22,486 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 20,865 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 19,293 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 19,293 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 17,289 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,972 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,817 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 11,228 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 9,370 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 9,370 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 7,090 miles

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

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 UNR is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UNR, 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 UNR registered?

BF05 UNR is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BF05 UNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 UNR shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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