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BK05 LXP

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,982 mi
Last recorded41,982 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LXP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,982 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 35,314 miles

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen!

Fail 3 Mar 2012 35,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen!

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 23,237 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 23,152 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 17,972 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 12,647 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 LXP is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK05 LXP, 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 LXP registered?

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

Is BK05 LXP safe to buy?

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