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BV05 BHA

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,138 mi
Last recorded58,138 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BHA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 58,138 miles

Offside Front side light flashing at times

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake poor operation

Fail 1 Oct 2019 58,138 miles

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

Offside Front side light flashing at times

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake poor operation

Pass 15 Nov 2017 57,848 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 57,848 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 56,021 miles

both top wishbone slight movement in top pin

indicators flashing fast

Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,553 miles

hid kit fitted

indicators flashing fast

Pass 10 Nov 2014 49,942 miles

hid headlights fitted

indicators flashing fast

Fail 10 Nov 2014 49,942 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

hid headlights fitted

indicators flashing fast

Pass 8 Nov 2013 48,419 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 47,175 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 45,698 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn on inner faces

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2011 45,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn on inner faces

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,443 miles

Engine Management Light on Dash

Front Brake Discs are Worn and Pitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 40,443 miles

Engine Management Light on Dash

Front Brake Discs are Worn and Pitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,030 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 39,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 31,223 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 31,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 12,265 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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BV05 BHA is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BHA, 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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BV05 BHA is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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