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BN05 OFZ

2005 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

87,187 mi
Last recorded87,187 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OFZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 87,187 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 86,947 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 86,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 85,069 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 85,058 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 85,004 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 84,669 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 84,659 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 84,399 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 84,144 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 84,140 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,950 miles

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,393 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,444 miles

no high level brake light

Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,267 miles

both rear indicators faded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 71,837 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 69,853 miles

Front sub-frame coroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 64,143 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,438 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,423 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 58,392 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,931 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 54,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

n/s/f tyre cut on inside edge and wearing low on inside edge

rear brake pads on limits (inside)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 47,720 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in the inner side wall

Fail 19 Mar 2009 47,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside front tyre has a cut in the inner side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,073 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 OFZ is a 2005 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OFZ, 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 OFZ registered?

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

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