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BX05 BKJ

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,185 mi
Last recorded14,185 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BKJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 14,185 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 14,167 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 14,123 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 14,017 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 14,004 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 13,852 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 13,590 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 13,256 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 11,454 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 10,405 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 9,657 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 8,885 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 8,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 8,405 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 8,393 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 7,932 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 7,672 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 7,672 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 7,653 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 7,474 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 6,403 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 BKJ is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BX05 BKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX05 BKJ registered?

BX05 BKJ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is BX05 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 BKJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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