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BV05 BFX

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,740 mi
Last recorded61,740 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BFX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 61,740 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,782 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 59,575 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 55,445 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 55,445 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,812 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 51,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 47,265 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 47,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 45,956 miles

Front discs have some wear

Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,726 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,624 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 42,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BV05 BFX is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV05 BFX, 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 BV05 BFX registered?

BV05 BFX is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BV05 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 BFX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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