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BN05 WCW

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,263 mi
Last recorded26,263 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 26,263 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 25,605 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 24,746 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 23,686 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 22,583 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 21,229 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 20,768 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 19,992 miles

both rear tyres 2.5mm

Fail 30 May 2017 19,992 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 31 May 2016 19,060 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing low - on inside edge.

Pass 11 May 2015 17,654 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 16,942 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,794 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 WCW is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WCW, 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

How do I check the history of BN05 WCW?

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What year was BN05 WCW registered?

BN05 WCW is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is BN05 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 WCW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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