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BJ05 UOY

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

25,628 mi
Last recorded25,628 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UOY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 25,628 miles

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

exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 12 May 2026 25,626 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 15 May 2025 24,728 miles

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

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 14 May 2024 24,447 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2023 23,713 miles

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

Offside Rear sill slight corrosion

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2022 21,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2004 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2004 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill slight corrosion

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2021 21,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 21,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 20,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 20,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 May 2017 19,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 May 2016 18,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 18,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 18,014 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 17,096 miles

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

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 16 May 2013 16,265 miles

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

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 10 May 2012 15,656 miles

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

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 23 May 2011 15,344 miles

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

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,602 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 13,523 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,917 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 UOY is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BJ05 UOY, 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 UOY is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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