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BJ05 UML

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,708 mi
Last recorded73,708 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UML
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 73,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded and strap

Fail 14 Oct 2025 73,708 miles

Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded and strap

Pass 10 Sep 2024 70,721 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 70,689 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer exhaust box outer skin corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 69,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper lever arm seeping grease

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper lever arm seeping grease

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 67,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including underbody (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 67,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including underbody (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 64,907 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 63,472 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 63,213 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 62,786 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,933 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 59,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,886 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 46,875 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 41,979 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 34,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner surfaces of brake discs pitted

Fail 27 Apr 2011 28,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

wear to rear brake discs/ light pitting to front inner brake disc surfaces

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,744 miles

wear to rear brake discs/ light pitting to front inner brake disc surfaces

Pass 26 Apr 2010 24,702 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 24,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 19,995 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 18,336 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 15,999 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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BJ05 UML is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver 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 BJ05 UML, 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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BJ05 UML is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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