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BV05 BHE

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

62,580 mi
Last recorded62,580 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 62,580 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Brake caliper area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

O/S/R Exhaust clamp insecure.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2025 62,078 miles

N/S/R Outer sill area corroded/damaged.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 May 2025 62,027 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

N/S/R Outer sill area corroded/damaged.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2024 61,201 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2022 59,513 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perish tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,734 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perished/split in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 56,430 miles

Front tyres perished.

N/S Wiper split.

Fail 26 Jun 2020 56,430 miles

Front tyres perished.

N/S Wiper split.

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,031 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,861 miles

front screen scratched

Pass 19 Nov 2015 55,272 miles

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

both rear brake disks lipped

windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Oct 2014 54,647 miles

Light corosion to vehicle underside.

N/S/R Outer sill coroded/damaged.

O/S Wiper split.

Fail 11 Oct 2014 54,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Light corosion to vehicle underside.

N/S/R Outer sill coroded/damaged.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S Wiper split.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,499 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 54,359 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

front brake discs corrodded on inner faces

front screen scratched

slight play in both front struts bottom mountings

Pass 24 Jun 2011 47,372 miles

front discs lipped and pads getting low

front pipe flexy broken

rear antiroll bar link bushes worn

rear discs lipped

rear indicators going white

scratch front screen

slight play osf top ball joint

wiper blades smearing

Fail 22 Jun 2011 47,372 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

front discs lipped and pads getting low

front pipe flexy broken

rear antiroll bar link bushes worn

rear discs lipped

rear indicators going white

scratch front screen

slight play osf top ball joint

wiper blades smearing

Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,256 miles

front screen scratched

Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,525 miles

Front windscreen scratched

Fail 4 Jun 2009 36,525 miles

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

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

Front windscreen scratched

Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,864 miles

Front windscreen slightly scratched by defective wiper blade

Fail 5 Jun 2008 27,864 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front windscreen slightly scratched by defective wiper blade

Rear pads low 2mm

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 BHE is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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