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BV55 TYX

2005 MG Tf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,227 mi
Last recorded58,227 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 TYX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 58,227 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sub Frames (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 57,254 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 21 Aug 2019 56,193 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear sub frame mounting bracket corroded

Offside Rear subframe mounting bracket corroded

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 56,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear sub frame mounting bracket corroded

Offside Rear subframe mounting bracket corroded

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,723 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,859 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 44,852 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,328 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,669 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 39,668 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,194 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 39,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,773 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,573 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,926 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 35,925 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,185 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 33,184 miles

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

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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BV55 TYX is a 2005 MG Tf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV55 TYX, 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 BV55 TYX registered?

BV55 TYX is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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The MOT history for BV55 TYX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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