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BJ05 UNM

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,817 mi
Last recorded96,817 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UNM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 96,817 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 88,565 miles

Coolant leak

Ofside front brake disc pitted

Fail 17 Aug 2015 88,343 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Ofside front brake disc pitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 82,920 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 82,920 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,777 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,781 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 77,145 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 77,145 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 70,368 miles

nearside parking brake reading low compaired to offside 99 to 181

part of nearside washer jet blocked

Fail 14 Jun 2011 70,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside parking brake reading low compaired to offside 99 to 181

part of nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,771 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,434 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,532 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 31,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UNM is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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