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BJ05 XKN

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,481 mi
Last recorded85,481 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 85,481 miles

Small hole in both rear outer sills

Pass 14 Jan 2025 83,416 miles

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 Jan 2024 81,056 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 78,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 78,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 76,629 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust in a corroded condition

Pass 18 Dec 2020 74,936 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger/fixings in a corroded condition

Pass 16 Jul 2019 71,235 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 71,235 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 66,863 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust hangers / fixings corroded

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,477 miles

Exhaust system fixings corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 58,145 miles

exhaust system and fixings corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs pitted/worn

Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,022 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust silencer and joints/fixings corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner friction surfaces

front sub-frame and suspension components corroding

rear brake discs pitted

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,449 miles

20% front brake imbalance

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

exhaust corroding

front and rear brake discs corroding

nearside wiper blade split at end and blades worn

slight corrosion to front sub-frame

slight corrosion to rear sub-frame

Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to some front suspension components

exhaust system corroded

front wiper blades worn

slight movement felt in steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,689 miles

both front brake discs pitted

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,712 miles

Both rear flashers starting to show white

Corrosion to front brake disc's

Heavy wear to inner edges both front tyres

Pitting to rear brake disc's

Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,217 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,740 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 28,740 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XKN is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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