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BK05 LXD

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,594 mi
Last recorded49,594 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LXD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2016 49,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 45,958 miles

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

slight play o/s/r ball joint

Fail 9 Mar 2015 45,958 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play o/s/r ball joint

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,508 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 40,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,372 miles

n/s/r indicator fading

rear disc brakes corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

rear number plate cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2013 37,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r indicator fading

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

rear disc brakes corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

rear number plate cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,534 miles

n/s/r indicator bulb faded

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

o/s/f tyre edges worn & 2mm tread

o/s/r tyrev 3mm tread

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 34,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r indicator bulb faded

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

o/s/f tyre edges worn & 2mm tread

o/s/r tyrev 3mm tread

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,244 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2011 32,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,203 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads are low

Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,703 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 25,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 22,359 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 22,359 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 LXD is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LXD, 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 BK05 LXD registered?

BK05 LXD is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is BK05 LXD safe to buy?

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