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BV05 BHF

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,382 mi
Last recorded50,382 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BHF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 50,382 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 47,238 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 47,238 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 43,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/15 on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 40,763 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 40,763 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and nearside blades ineffective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 40,334 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 40,329 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 40,215 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 39,927 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 39,015 miles

o/s/f tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2018 38,999 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,500 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 34,259 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 32,934 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 30,935 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres slight uneven tread wear

Fail 9 May 2013 29,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 29,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 25,813 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 21,366 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,859 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 11,341 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 7,975 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 BHF is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BV05 BHF, 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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What year was BV05 BHF registered?

BV05 BHF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BV05 BHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 BHF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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