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BN05 OFO

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,933 mi
Last recorded32,933 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OFO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 32,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower wish bone loose rust

Fail 9 Sep 2022 32,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2013 32,914 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,775 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 32,775 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,128 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,141 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 21,145 miles

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 1 Apr 2008 14,898 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 14,898 miles

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

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 OFO is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN05 OFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 OFO registered?

BN05 OFO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BN05 OFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 OFO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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