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BK05 VXH

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

4,108 mi
Last recorded4,108 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 4,108 miles

Front tyres n/s and o/s 21 years old no visible defects

Fail 16 Sep 2025 4,105 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective heavily corroded and hole at rear mounting (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front tyres 21 years old

Pass 25 Jul 2024 4,085 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S AND O/S OVER 20 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 4,080 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all 4 tyres 20 years old

Pass 18 Jul 2023 4,068 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 3,983 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 3,983 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S CORROSION ON FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 3,871 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS, PITTED/SURFACE CORROSION, DUE TO INACTIVITY.

Pass 16 Jul 2020 3,711 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS, SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION.

Fail 16 Jul 2020 3,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

ALL BRAKE DISCS, SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION.

Pass 15 Jan 2019 3,527 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 3,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Dec 2018 3,516 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 3,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 3,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 2,768 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 2,687 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 2,687 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 2,248 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 2,167 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 2,098 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 1,572 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 VXH is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VXH, 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 VXH registered?

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

Is BK05 VXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 VXH shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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