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BP03 KAT

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,475 mi
Last recorded49,475 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 KAT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 49,475 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 48,284 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 47,338 miles

both front shocker cases rusty

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 44,660 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 42,698 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 41,008 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 40,995 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 38,644 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 37,965 miles

HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL OF REAR N/S TYRE NO CORDS SHOWING HAS BEEN MARKED

Fail 30 Apr 2014 37,963 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL OF REAR N/S TYRE NO CORDS SHOWING HAS BEEN MARKED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,263 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 35,370 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front door check strap mountings adrift but not interfering with the operation of the doors

both front flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

both sides rear flexible brake hoses ferrules corroding

front and rear suspension subframes starting to corrode

offside front top ball joint gaitor deteriorated

rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

Fail 1 May 2012 35,370 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front door check strap mountings adrift but not interfering with the operation of the doors

both front flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

both sides rear flexible brake hoses ferrules corroding

engine light on

front and rear suspension subframes starting to corrode

offside front top ball joint gaitor deteriorated

rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,775 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 32,771 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,358 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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 26,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,289 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BP03 KAT is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BP03 KAT, 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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BP03 KAT is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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