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BK05 LXT

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,956 mi
Last recorded56,956 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LXT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 56,956 miles

slight play rack ns

slight play rack ns

Pass 24 Jan 2022 56,691 miles

all brake discs rusty

exhaust very rusty slight blow

front sub frame rusty

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

suspension rusty

Fail 14 Jan 2022 56,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake discs rusty

exhaust very rusty slight blow

front sub frame rusty

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

suspension rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2019 55,131 miles

inside of all discs rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2018 52,536 miles

slight play n/s/f suspension arm (upper)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 52,535 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

slight play n/s/f suspension arm (upper)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 49,840 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,934 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,600 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 46,600 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,031 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn low close to limit

offside front bottom ball joint slight play

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front tre worn low edges close to limit

offside rear tyre worn low close to limit

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,950 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,804 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,116 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,782 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2010 27,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,015 miles

both rear tytre worn inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,514 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 LXT is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LXT, 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 LXT registered?

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

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