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BK05 WXM

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

57,738 mi
Last recorded57,738 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 WXM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 57,738 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 57,713 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 55,831 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 55,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 55,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 55,491 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 55,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

advise full brake service discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 55,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 55,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

reverse light inoperative

Fail 3 Jul 2019 55,180 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

reverse light inoperative

Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,491 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,142 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,036 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,329 miles

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

battery loose but still secure

wipers split but still clearing

Fail 27 Mar 2015 53,329 miles

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

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

battery loose but still secure

wipers split but still clearing

Fail 25 Apr 2014 50,959 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

battery loose but still secure

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,959 miles

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

battery loose but still secure

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,240 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 47,240 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2012 42,350 miles

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

Slight wear present both front shock absorber lower bushes

Some cracking n/s/r tyre inner side wall

Fail 17 Mar 2011 38,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,339 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,466 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,219 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 18,488 miles

slight play in both front lower shock absorber bushes

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 WXM is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WXM, 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 WXM registered?

BK05 WXM is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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