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BN05 FVS

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,275 mi
Last recorded45,275 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 FVS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 45,275 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 44,288 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 42,851 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 40,022 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 36,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 34,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint slight play in rose joint. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 34,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint slight play in rose joint. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 32,427 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 28,563 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 28,563 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,528 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 20,890 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,556 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 7,633 miles

front and rear discs slightly pitted

osf tyre has slight damage

Fail 9 Jun 2010 7,633 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front and rear discs slightly pitted

osf tyre has slight damage

Pass 30 May 2009 6,840 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 6,067 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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BN05 FVS is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BN05 FVS, 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 BN05 FVS registered?

BN05 FVS is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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