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BX05 BHY

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,994 mi
Last recorded65,994 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BHY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 65,994 miles

Rear park brake only just meets efficiency

Fail 15 Feb 2017 65,965 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear park brake only just meets efficiency

Fail 9 Feb 2017 65,934 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 58,969 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 58,969 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front subframe, both front mounts corroded

rear subframe, both front mounts corroded.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 52,073 miles

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

front subframe, both front mounts corroded

rear subframe, both front mounts corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 46,255 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 42,114 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,429 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 37,429 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 33,155 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 33,155 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 30,086 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,595 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,219 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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BX05 BHY is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BX05 BHY, 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 BX05 BHY registered?

BX05 BHY is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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