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BK05 ERX

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,717 mi
Last recorded89,717 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 ERX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2016 89,717 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery loose

coolant pipes corroding

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2015 88,252 miles

very light under body surface corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,195 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

oil filter leaking

slight movement at offside rear rose bush

Fail 8 Oct 2014 68,263 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

oil filter leaking

slight movement at offside rear rose bush

Pass 24 Oct 2013 50,119 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Strap

Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,625 miles

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

brake discs all round in very poor condition

front tyres are badly persihed and starting to crack / split

Fail 27 Oct 2012 47,622 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake discs all round in very poor condition

front tyres are badly persihed and starting to crack / split

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,227 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 20,227 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 17,461 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 13,420 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 10,098 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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BK05 ERX is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK05 ERX, 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 BK05 ERX registered?

BK05 ERX is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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