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BJ05 XBR

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,835 mi
Last recorded6,835 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XBR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 6,835 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 6,807 miles

Rear rear suspension components surface rust

Pass 18 Dec 2023 6,779 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 6,733 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 6,733 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 6,666 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 6,666 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 6,585 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 6,497 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 6,438 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 6,438 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 6,428 miles

offside front & rear inner rims have slight distortion in them

Pass 1 Apr 2010 6,363 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 5,553 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 1,823 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 XBR is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBR, 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 BJ05 XBR registered?

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

Is BJ05 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 XBR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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