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BJ05 UPG

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

60,423 mi
Last recorded60,423 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UPG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 60,423 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tyres slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 57,667 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 54,985 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Some play offside front lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 51,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play some play in low arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 48,447 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 45,448 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 44,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 41,347 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,146 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 34,635 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 31,545 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 29,543 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 26,771 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 23,676 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 21,316 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 18,584 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 15,379 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 15,373 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2009 10,933 miles

all four brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,412 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 UPG is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 UPG, 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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What year was BJ05 UPG registered?

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

Is BJ05 UPG safe to buy?

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