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BV05 YJD

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

22,107 mi
Last recorded22,107 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YJD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 22,107 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 21,378 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 20,458 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 20,458 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 19,649 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 18,807 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 18,020 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 17,118 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 16,013 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 14,916 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 13,816 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 13,816 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 12,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre On 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 10,878 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 9,599 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 8,713 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 7,839 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 6,784 miles

n/s/front tyre has evidence of fouling

Pass 16 Mar 2010 5,851 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 4,983 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 3,822 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 YJD is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YJD, 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 YJD registered?

BV05 YJD is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is BV05 YJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 YJD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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