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BK05 LZR

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,069 mi
Last recorded29,069 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 29,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perishing in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perishing in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear bumper loose at offside - Not likely to detach.

Pass 23 May 2023 26,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper mounting loose - not likely to detach or cause injury

Pass 25 May 2022 22,399 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 19,752 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 19,725 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 19,556 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 19,487 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 19,430 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 19,287 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 19,232 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 19,037 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 18,995 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 18,568 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 17,915 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 17,915 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 17,041 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 14,980 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008

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 LZR 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 94.4%.

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 LZR, 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 LZR registered?

BK05 LZR is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is BK05 LZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 LZR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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